This article was originally published December 10, 2024

IANR staff honored at 2024 staff appreciation luncheon

2024 IANR Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Staff from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln were honored at the annual IANR staff appreciation luncheon on Dec. 5 at the Nebraska East Union.

Lincoln, Neb. — Staff from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln were honored at the annual IANR staff appreciation luncheon on Dec. 5 at the Nebraska East Union.

Award recipients:

  • OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE AWARD: The Outstanding Employee Award recognizes employees who go above and beyond their job responsibilities. Each of the recipients received $750, and a certificate. 
    • Roger Carpenter, Ranch Technician, Gudmundson Sandhills Laboratory
    • Mai Dang, Grants Specialist, AVE Business Center
    • Sarah Hansen, Business Center Manager, Greater Nebraska Business Center
    • Stephanie Hanson, Human Resources Specialist, IANR Finance and Personnel
  • EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD: The Exemplary Service Award recognizes employees who have made significant and sustained contributions to the university during their career.
    • Richard Anderson, Trade Supervisor, Eastern Nebraska Research, Education and Extension Center facilities department
  • OMTVEDT SERVANT LEADER AWARD: The Omtvedt Servant Leader Award recognizes outstanding managerial/professional and office/service employees. This award is made possible through the generosity of Lee Harlan and her late husband, Neal, in honor of Irv Omtvedt and his distinguished career at the university.  
    • Jodie Barnes, Administrative Assistant, Agricultural Economics

To learn more about IANR faculty and staff awards, visit https://ianr.unl.edu/ianr-awards-and-recognition.