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: Trish Dawson
Inclusion: Alivia Lawrence
Innovation: Christina Laitner
Integrity: Julie Lock
Teamwork: Laura Hurst
Nominees:
- Meagan Ahlijian
- Selen Atak
- Simon Austin-Sprite
- Carrie Bourque
- Carly Brin
- Dawn Marie Cooper
- Lara Coughlin
- Gregory Dalack
- Patricia Dawson
- Alicia Forsythe
- Gloria Harrington
- Lisa Hitch
- Sarah Hohentanner
- Victor Hong
- Laura Hurst
- April Kendzorski
- Karyn Kitchen
- Amanda Lass
- Alivia Lawrence
- Christina Laitner
- Lisa Liu
- Julie Lock
- Jayne Ludwig
- Nasuh Malas
- Danean Moran
- Jake Morgan
- Jennifer Morrow
- Olivia Oates
- Alexander Palffy
- Alyssa Pearce
- Jessica Pierce
- Bonnie Risveglia
- Debbie Richley
- Allie Rodgers
- Amy Rosinski
- Debbie Snyder-Sclater
- David Szabo
- Beth Taylor
- Corinna Trantham
- Teresa Vogel
- Cody Weston
- Danielle Zube
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.
One recipient was selected from the nominations.
Winner: Gregory Dalack
Nominees:
- Gregory Dalack
- Kathleen Kruse
- Diana Saum
- 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: Meredith Kotov (staff) and Amanda Maher (faculty)
Nominees:
- Natalie Bayrakdarian
- Jillian Hardee
- Meredith Kotov
- Amanda Maher
- Donovan Maust
- Jessica Riggs
- Ava Rivard
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: Cherelle Barksdale (staff) and Dorothy Bourdet (faculty)
Nominees:
- Lisa Anderson
- Cherelle Barksdale
- Dorothy Bourdet
- Mallory Corl
- Alicia Forsythe
- Renee Grooters
- Tyler Grove
- Elizabeth Hoffman
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: Karyn Kitchen (staff) and Genevieve Davis (educator)
Nominees:
- Dawn Marie Cooper
- Christina Cwynar
- Genevieve Davis
- Rachel Fogelberg
- Fawn Kieliszewski
- Karyn Kitchen
- Amanda Price
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: Meghan Martz
Nominees:
- Natalie Bayrakdarian
- Stephany Daniel
- Carmen Harrison
- Amanda Maher
- Sheila Marcus
- Meghan Martz
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: Carmen Calkin
Nominees:
- Carmen Calkin
- Mary “Libby” Cardoni
- Michele Evans
- Miriam Issa
- Meredith Kotov
- Julieanne Lock
- Erin Miller
- Nicole Miller
- Amanda Price
- Debbie Richley
- Eileen Robinson
- Susan Selter
- Jacob Sierocki
- Vartika Singh
