Spotlight Award Nomination Form Staff Recognition
Spotlight Awards
We are pleased to have the Spotlight Awards as a means of acknowledging and demonstrating timely appreciation and recognition for the exceptional contributions of individuals at Smith that go beyond the everyday scope of their responsibilities.
All employees, managers and supervisors are encouraged to nominate staff colleagues, inside or outside of their departments, by submitting a Spotlight Award Nomination Form.
The Spotlight Awards cycle runs from September 1 to March 31. Larry Hunt, VP for Human Resources will approve all Spotlight Awards.
Spotlight Awards have a pretaxed value of $200 and are included in the recipient's paycheck usually within the next payperiod of receiving recognition.
Supervisors will give recipients their letters and their names will be featured on the Spotlight Award webpage along with who nominated them.
Each spring human resources hosts a celebratory Spotlight Awards Reception for the honorees to include the entire community to gather and congratulate all of the Spotlight Award recipients for the year. Recipients are eligible to participate in a special grand-prize drawing.
Iris Alicea, Human Resources
Nominated by Lynn Cocco
Kathryn Aloisio, IRC
Nominated by Minh Ly
Nikolas Asikis, Museum of Art
Nominated by Ann Mayo
Amy Avard, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Adam Hall & Patricia DiBartolo
Christina Barber-Just, College Relations
Nominated by Barbara Solow
Ilse Baron, Dining Services
Nominated by Patty Hentz
Joseph Bialek, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Robert O'Conell
Lou Ann Bierwert, Biological Sciences
Nominated by Steven Williams, Lori Saunders & Christine White-Ziegler
Jerine Blisset, Mail Services
Nominated by Phoebe McKinnell
Danielle Brown, Development
Nominated by Sara Lark
Annie Cahill, College Relations
Nominated by Lynn Cocco
Maureen Cain, Information Technology Services
Nominated by Sarah Moriarty
Kayla Cheneba, IRC
Nominated by Minh Ly
Frank Citino, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Margaret Lamb & Tony Caldanaro
Kimberly Cook, Dining Services
Nominated by Andy Cox
Christopher Curtis, Dining Services
Nominated by Jamie Pfisterer
Kelly DeForest, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Margaret Lamb
Adam Dubois, Dining Services
Nominated by Jamie Pfisterer & Mary Corrigan
Christina Duquette, Student Engagement
Nominated by Ashavan Doyon
Krystle Ellis, Alumnae Relations
Nominated by Liz Bigwood
Susan Froehlich, Engineering
Nominated by Andrew Guswa
Catherine Glazier, Dining Services
Nominated by Rick Rubin
Daniel Gougeon, Dining Services
Nominated by James Burbidge
Thomas Gralinski, Jandon Center for Community Engagement
Nominated by Denys Candy & Particia DiBartolo
Kelly Holbert, Museum of Art
Nominated by Ann Mayo
Eric Jensen, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Theresa Collins
Jasmine Jones, Libraries - Special Collection
Nominated by Beth Myers
Valerie Joseph, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Patricia DiBartolo
Julia Keller, ITS
Nominated by Tobias Davis, Irene Martin & Valerie Hooper
Donna Kortes, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Particia DiBartolo
Lynn Korza, Development
Nominated by Margaret Lamb
Louise Krieger, Museum of Art
Nominated by Ann Mayo
Karen Kukil, Libraries - Special Collection
Nominated by Beth Myers
Jenna Lanterman, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Pamela Skinner
Karen LeHouiller, ITS
Nominated by Sharyn Zuffelato
Merrilyn Lewis, College Relations
Nominated by Kate Lee
Kathryn Lipp, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Particia DiBartolo
Glen Mahoney, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Pamela Skinner
Jane Majkiewicz, College Relations
Nominated by Danielle Ramdath
Patricia Messier, Libraries - Neilson LIbrary
Nominated by Pamela Skinner
Phoebe McKinnell, Religion
Nominated by Joel Kaminsky
John Miller, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Jessica Cialek
Nadia Muusse, Engineering
Nominated by Andrew Guswa
Miriam Neptune, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Anne Houston
Kimberly Osborne, Dining Services
Nominated by Matt Cook
Suzanne Palmer, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Margaret Lamb
Marie Petrie, Dining Services
Nominated by Mary Barr
Jamie Pfisterer, Dining Services
Nominated by Scott Rubek
Maureen Pine, Admission
Nominated by Deb Shaver
Barbara Polowy, Libraries - Hillyer Art
Nominated by Anne Houston
Margaret Rakas, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Margaret Lamb
Dale Renfrow, Clark Science Center
Nominated by Theresa Collins
Rose Reynolds, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Pamela Skinner
Darlene Roberts, Dining Services
Nominated by Rick Rubin
Atiyeh Sakai-Far, Admission
Nominated by Deb Shaver
Kathleen Santos, Facilities Management
Nominated by Matt Cook
Elizabeth Sheirer, Neilson Library
Nominated by Elisa Lanzi
Thomas Spooner, Biological Sciences
Nominated by Heather McQueen & Margaret Lamb
Anne Stolarik, Dining Services
Nominated by Mary Barr
Bob Tacy, Dining Services
Nominated by Patty Hentz
Lucinda Williams, Libraries - Neilson Library
Nominated by Pamela Skinner
Sherry Wingfield, Social Sciences
Nominated by Lea Ahlen
Pamela Wright, Student Financial Services
Nominated by Shelly Cotnoir
Michael Yargeau, College Relations
Nominated by John Eue
Christina Young, Student Financial Services
Nominated by David Belanger
Nanci Young, Libraries - Special Collection
Nominated by Beth Myers
Judy Zhang, ITS
Nominated by Tobias Davis, Irene Martin & Valerie Hooper
Timothy Zima, Dining Services
Nominated by Scott Rubek
Years of Service Luncheon
Smith College recognizes and honors employees who have reached certain service milestones. Awards are presented to employees in recognition for years of service beginning at 10 years and every five-year milestone through 35 years and beyond. In the fall, a special luncheon is held in their honor.
Congratulations to all staff being honored for their years of service to Smith College. It is impossible to over-emphasize the valuable role that employees play in helping Smith achieve its strategic priorities and carry out its mission. The college's excellence is attributable in large measure to the long and outstanding service of many of its employees. Thank you for the many contributions and efforts you have made throughout your years at Smith.
Larry Hunt, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
After addressing the honorees, the president presents 25-year pins to staff reaching their 25th year of service with the college, thereby inducting them into the Twenty-Five Year Club.
All honorees are presented with a certificate signed by the president of Smith College.
Joseph M. Bialek, Libraries - Neilson
Chester C. Cichaski, Facilities Management
David E. Osepowicz, Afro-American Studies
Mary L. Bouley, Libraries - Neilson
Glenn D. Delisle, Dining Services - Hubbard
James B. Dilts, Dining Services - Cushing
Donna M. Ewell, Facilities Management
Michelle G. Finley, Foreign Languages
David Perez, Facilities Management
Frances R. Vilbon, Dining Services - Cushing
Tina L. Atkinson, Dining Services - Chase
Gina M. Bendinelli, Dining Services - Chase
Beverly A. Bernier, Facilities Management
Michael Bushey, Facilities Management
Jo A. Carino, Campus School
Theresa E. Collins, Athletics
Janice Henderson, Campus School
Charlene A. Imes, Career Development
Margaret R. Kennedy-Nelson, Dining Services - Gillett
Jennie L. Miller, Dining Services
Lou Anne Mathers, Facilities Management
Diana I. Nazario, Facilities Management
Wayne S. Nelson Jr., Facilities Management
M. Terese O'Brien, Facilities Management
Pamela A. Skinner, Libraries - Neilson
Marek Szocik, Dining Services - Gillett
Carla M. Coffey, Athletics
Diane L. Garvey, Development
Laura L. Hinton, Facilities Management
Marti Hobbes, College Relations
Margaret R. Jessup, Libraries - Special Collection
Meg B. Laird, Counseling Services
Janice D. McDowell, Development
Kathryn G. Messier, Admission
Kong M. Ben, Facilities Management
John M. Berryhill, Botanic Garden
Diana S. Cleveland, Admission
Geraldine F. Dupre, Dining Services - Campus Ctr
Thomas N. Gingras, Facilities Management
Gina M. Hicks, Dining Services - Chase
Eric J. Jensen, Clark Sci Ctr Administration
Kevin E. Kerwood, Human Resources
Cathy E. Kolosewicz, Dining Services - Ziskind
Hilary C. Mikucki, Dining Services - Cushing
Jan Morris, Student Affairs
Shawn L. O'Brien, Facilities Management
Judith W. Roberge, College Relations
Linda L. Shaughnessy, Music
Susan A. Smola, Facilities Management
Sylvia White, Information Technology Svcs
Mary Ann Brosnan, Admission
Susan M. DelMonte, Campus School
Ashavan W. Doyon, College Relations
Nancy C. Fleming, Museum of Art
Aprile Gallant, Museum of Art
Polly N. Gelfman, Student Financial Services
Kelly M. Holbert, Museum of Art
Marcia Kennick, Controller's Office
Donna M. Krupp, Development
Kate Lee, Information Technology Svcs
Nancy A. Meuse, Dining Services - King
Sharon A. Moore, Information Technology Svcs
Kristen A. Nickl, Facilities Management
Christopher R. Niemiec, Information Technology Svcs
Maria T. Petrie, Dining Services - College Club
Maureen Raucher, Religious and Spiritual Life
Donna Safford, Admission
Linda A. Sbrega, Facilities Management
Doreen D. Skorupski, Facilities Management
Jane Stangl, Class Deans Office
Thea Stark, Center for Early Childhood Edu
Jeffrey S. Baker, College Relations
Jacy R. Birdsong, Information Technology Svcs
Mairin A. Brady, Student Financial Services
Brandon Buehring, Student Affairs
Danielle D. Carr Ramdath, Provost/Dean of Faculty
Jonathan Cartledge, Art Department
Leon Chartier, Facilities Management
Rene F. Coderre, Facilities Management
Mary T. Corrigan, Dining Services - Lamont
Stephen C. Davis, Clark Science Center
Maria del Mar Farina de Parada, School for Social Work
David C. DeSwert, VP/Finance & Administration
Taiga Ermansons, Museum of Art
Jaime L. Ginsberg, Athletics
Jennifer A. Godlesky, Center for Early Childhood Edu
Saari L. Greylock, Provost/Dean of Faculty
Katherine T. Hall, Executive Education
Marjorie L. Litchford, Student Affairs
Catherine McCune, Spinelli Ctr Quantitative Lrn
Premila Nair, Health Services
Kimberly L. Osborne, Dining Services - College Club
Nils Pilotte, Biological Sciences
Maureen Pine, Admission
Susan J. Pouliot, International Study
Liane E. Ryan, Botanic Garden
Elena Volpe, Counseling Services
Laura A. Wallace, Admission
Amy M. Wehle, Development
Sherry B. Wingfield, Social Sciences
Sharyn L. Zuffelato, School for Social Work
25-Year Club
The 25-Year Club was established in 1958 by Grace Asserson, the college's employment manager, as a means of recognizing and expressing the college's appreciation to those staff members—retired and still employed—who had completed 25 or more years of service. Grace retired in 1971 after 30 years of service; she passed away in 1983.
Although we now formally recognize employees with fewer than 25 years of service, this club has a special significance for employees simply by its uniqueness and by the number of years required for membership.
The symbol of club membership is a gold pin that is a replica of the Grécourt Gates (in front of College Hall), with a diamond in the center of the pin. Formal recognition and club membership is accomplished at the Years of Service Awards, held each October.
Regardless of your period of association with Smith, just being among such friends and colleagues of so many years is an exciting and heartwarming experience.