The winners and nominees are listed below.
Department of Psychiatry Values Award
Eligibility: All
This award was to recognize an employee that had embodied one of our core values in an exceptional way. This award was open to anyone whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry.
Five awardees were selected from among the nominations received.
Winners:
Caring: Erin Hughes-Krieger
Inclusion: Syma Khan
Innovation: Joanna Quigley
Integrity: Alyssa Wealty
Teamwork: Meriam Issa
Nominees:
- Alejandra Arango
- Carrie Bourque
- Carmen Calkin
- Renee Cassidy
- Sherry Catell/Kim Weber
- Antione Currie
- Christina Cwynar
- Patricia Dawson
- Paul Edick
- Anne Fernandez
- Gloria Harrington
- Nicole Hodder
- Elise Hodges
- Victor Hong
- Erin Hughes-Krieger
- Meriam Issa
- Syma Khan
- Amanda Lass
- Alivia Lawrence
- Julieanne Lock
- Danielle Nicholls-Slovinski
- Loree O'Jack
- Jessica Pierce
- Anna Pryor
- Debbie Richley
- Ahmad Shobassy
- Karen Smith
- Kathy Suliman
- Steve Taylor
- Joanna Quigley
- Maureen Walton
- Alyssa Wealty
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism Champion Award
Eligibility: All
This award was to recognize someone who had championed the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEI & A) in a meaningful and impactful way. This award was open to anyone whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry.
Two recipients were selected from the nominations.
Winners: Emily Alfafara and Jennie Jester
Nominees:
- Emily Alfafara
- Carly Brin
- Elizabeth Hoffman
- Jennie Jester
- Annalise Rahman-Filipiak
- Taylor Schmitt
Research Impact & Innovation Award
Eligibility: Staff & Early Career Faculty
This award was to recognize a staff member or early career faculty member whose work is impacting the field of psychiatric research in a significant way above and beyond what would be expected for their role. This award was open to any staff or early career faculty member whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry.
Two recipients were selected from the nominations. One award was given to a staff member. The second award was reserved for an early career faculty member.
Winners: Linda Mobley and Dr. Jessica Riggs
Nominees (staff):
- Carrie Bourque
- Asha Hill
- Meredith Kotov
- Kate Lorang
- Linda Mobley
- Kristin Mannella
- Olivia Oates
- Loree O'Jack
- Stephen Schlaefflin
Nominees (faculty):
- Erin Bonar
- Soo-Eun Chang
- Ewa Czyz
- Jessica Riggs
- Sarah Sperry
- Kara Zivin
Excellence in Clinical Service and Professionalism Award
Eligibility: Staff & Early Career Faculty
This award was to recognize exceptional contributions to the care of our patients. This award was open to any staff or early career faculty member whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry.
Two recipients were selected from the nominations. One award was given to a staff member. The other award was reserved for an early career faculty member.
Winners: Michele Brown (staff) and Dr. Natalie Prohaska (faculty)
Nominees (staff):
- Michele Brown
- Kate Bullard
- Dustin Curtis
- Malinda Dobyne
- Liz Jewell
- Jonathan Marin
- Alison Postiff
- Lauren Rentschler
- Jessica Singley
- Joshua Thielker
Nominees (faculty):
- Morgan Bolen
- Dorothy Bourdet
- George (Cam) Coleman
- Tyler Grove
- Ellen Keefe-Garner
- Natalie Prohaska
- Joanna Quigley
- Samantha Shaw
- Jami Socha
Impact and Innovation in Education Award
Eligibility: Staff & Early Career Educators
This award was to recognize exceptional contributions to our department's mission to educate and train the next generation of mental health care providers. This award was open to staff members or early career educators whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry.
Two recipients were selected from the nominations. One award was given to a staff member. The other award was reserved for an early career educator (e.g. Faculty, Social Workers, Advanced Practice Providers).
Winners: Kenneth Ester, Jr. (staff) and Dr. Nathan Menke (educator)
Nominees (staff):
- Katie Bresky
- Kenneth Ester, Jr.
- Rachel Fogelberg
- Fawn Kieliszewski
- Karyn Kitchen
- Jonathan Marin
Nominees (educators):
- Jennifer Baumhauer
- Mary Grambeau
- Katie Kruse
- Nathan Menke
- Ahmad Shobassy
- Carrie Tamarelli
- Melissa Webster
Excellence in Outreach and Public Service Award
Eligibility: All
This award was to recognize an employee who had shown excellence in connecting the public with the department's work or in working within our communities to promote mental well-being. This award was open to anyone whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry. One awardee was selected from among the nominations.
Winner: Kat Bergman
Nominees:
- Kat Bergman
- Melissa Demarse
- Will Heininger
- Nasuh Malas
- Sheila Marcus
- Anne Kramer
- Chelsea Wilkins
Excellence in Project Administration and Quality Improvement Award
Eligibility: All
This award was to recognize an employee who had made an impact on the department by leading a project or initiative that has improved our processes, allowing us to better reach our tripartite mission. This award was open to anyone whose primary work was done in the Department of Psychiatry. One awardee was selected from among the nominations.
Winner: Laura Stchur
Nominees:
- Simon Austin-Sprite
- Jacqui Grisdale
- Gloria Harrington
- Nicole Hodder
- Meredith Kotov
- Kristin Mannella
- Kamirah Martin
- Diana Saum
- Susan Selter
- Jacob Sierocki
- Laura Stchur
- Haley Stevens
- Jen Sullivan
- Josh Thielker
