Nominated by fellow staff and faculty members, the staff excellence awards recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement in Colgate’s commitment to fostering a creative and expansive learning community.
2022 Staff Excellence Awards
Employee of the Year
The employee of the year award is selected from among the recipients of the Individual Excellence Award and Outstanding Contribution Award.
Ruth Bridge, Student Health Services
Individual Excellence
This award recognizes members of staff who demonstrate sustained outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: effective communication, creativity and innovation, leadership and teamwork, change management, diversity and inclusion and sustainability.
Rodney Agnant, Chapel House
Ruth Bridge, Student Health Services
Tara Bugbee, Athletics
Renée Chapin, CLTR
Erin Conway, Social Sciences, Education
Peggy Crumb, Facilities
Amber Decker, Fraternity and Sorority Advising
Rebecca Downing, University Communications and Events
Rachael Enders, Human Resources
Brittany Fuller, Campus Safety
Joe Malinowski, Advancement
Brian Ness, University Communications and Events
Tami Watson, Library
Outstanding Contribution
Recognizes a member of staff for a single, outstanding achievement above and beyond their job responsibilities.
Kevin Alt, Campus Safety
Brian Bain, Campus Safety
Jamie-Lee Broedel, Summer Programs
Team Excellence
Recognizes a group of staff members (multidepartmental and cross-functional) that demonstrates exceptional teamwork.
