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.