Initiated in 2018, the IT Staff Awards honor the high quality work and service of the University of Oregon's information technology staff. The winners are nominated by their peers, selected by a campus-wide committee, and presented during the annual IT summer barbeque in July. Calls for 2019 nominations will occur in June.  

Employee You Should Know Award

This award recognizes an individual whose work exemplifies excellence in one or more of the following ways: supporting innovation, responsible stewardship, collaboration and communication, dedication to the mission of the university, and a commitment to provide superior support and resources.

• 2018: Michelle Brown, Student Affairs IT

Team Impact Award

This award recognizes a group, committee, or a team of employees whose actions have positively impacted the University of Oregon in a significant way.

• 2018: Drupal Hosting Steering Committee (Matt Coughlin, University Communications; Jason Huebsch, University Communications; Tim Louie, SSEM; Jessie Sedwick, Information Services; Keith Folsom, Information Services; Tony Herrig, SSEM)

Outstanding IT Student Employee Award

This award is presented to a student employee who shows great growth and development in their position, whose actions go beyond the expectations of their position and whose work ethic demonstrates a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide appropriate solutions for technology issues.

• 2018: Elizabeth Anajovich, CASIT

Customer Service Award

This award recognizes an employee who has made exceptional contributions in the area of customer service, exceeding normal exceptions, and delivering superior quality service to customers. Customer service is looked at as providing top quality service with the expectation that customers will be treated respectfully, cordially, and effectively. An employee receiving this award demonstrates the ability to problem solve and think critically while still providing the customer high-quality support. 

• 2018: Martin Abair, Information Services