Centennial Staff

Wall of Honor

and

Distinguished Performance Awards

Centennial Hall, Arkansas State University Student Union was the setting for ASU’s annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition ceremony.  The ceremony, on the afternoon of April 27th, also featured the unveiling of the Staff Centennial Wall of Honor, which recognized 100 former and current staff members for their significant contributions to ASU in its 100-year history.  The ceremony was followed with refreshments served in Alumni Lounge. 
 
The welcome and opening remarks for the 17th annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition ceremony were given to a standing-room-only crowd by Randy Martin, Staff Senate president. (Click on underlined links to view additional photos or video.)

Chancellor Robert L. Potts commented that staff employees are important, and contribute to the success of Arkansas State University.  Chancellor Potts announced the Recognition for Service award recipients and presented certificates for 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 years of service to ASU.  He also announced the retirement of 12 employees.

Distinguished Performance Awards were received by nine staff members who were each presented a plaque and a savings bond.

Randy Martin recognized the Centennial Staff Senators and detailed the selection criteria for selecting the 100 Outstanding Staff.  He said that staff members chosen were required to have been employed by ASU for at least 10 years, as well as have made significant contributions to the university.



A 10-minute video, created by Hunter West, Information and Technology Services spotlighted what seven staff members love about ASU.  The staff members featured in the video were Phil Pickle, Information and Technology Services (retired), Ruth Hawkins, Arkansas Heritage SITES, Barbara Broadaway, Food Services (ASU retiree who currently works for Sodexho), Ron Looney, Publications and Creative Services, Irene Martz, Academic Affairs and Research (retired), Janis Cook, Facilities Management, and Patrick Dixon, Residence Life.

Employees and Staff Senate members Sandra Bramblett, Billy Pierce and Carolyn Douglas announced the names of the 100 Outstanding Staff.   Unveiling of the Centennial Staff Wall of Honor plaque was done by Billy Pierce, Sandra Bramblett, Randy Martin, Florine Tousant Milligan and Dan Pierce - ASU Board of Trustees members, Chancellor Potts and President Wyatt.  The plaque is permanently displayed outside Centennial Hall.

The 100 Outstanding staff and the areas in which they work are: