42nd Annual
Administrative Staff
Awards Banquet
May 7, 2025
Welcome
Brandi Barhite
Director of Enrollment Communications
Office of Admissions
Green Initiatives
Zach Hayes
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Sustainability
Eric Heilmeier
Director of Campus Services
Campus Operations
ASC Business
Jason Hanely
Chair
Administrative Staff Council
ASC Student Scholarships
Meredith Errington
Chair, Student Scholarship Committee
Administrative Staff Council
Monthly Spirit of BG Awards
Brandi Barhite
Director of Enrollment Communications
Office of Admissions
Newcomer of the Year Award
Presented by: Adam Smith
BG Best Award
Presented by: Gabe Dunbar
Inclusion & Belonging Award
Presented by: Kori Koschalk-Newmister
Dr. Micheal R. Ferrari Award
Presented by: Kacee Ferrell Snyder
Silent Auction Winners
Presented by: Meredith Errington
Closing Remarks
Zach Schmidt
Chair-Elect
Administrative Staff Council
Special Thanks
2024-2025 Administrative Staff Council Representatives, Office of Campus Sustainability, BGSU Dining Carol Wymer from the Department of Biology and an extra special thank you to the members of the ASC Awards & Recognition Committee
Newcomer of the Year Award Criteria
Any administrative staff member who has been employed for less than three years is eligible for nomination.
The Newcomer of the Year award recognizes an administrative staff member who has made an immediate and significant impact, demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm, adaptability, and dedication to their role, contributing to the common good of the BGSU community. The recipient embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and professionalism, setting a high standard for future contributions at BGSU.
Newcomer of the Year Award Nominees
Willie Bradley
Director of Development
University Advancement
Nominated by: Jennifer Percival
Curtis Brant
Executive Director Online and Professional Programs
BGSU Online
Nominated by: Terence Armentano
Katie Chaney
Coordinator, Leadership
Marvin Center
Nominated by: Kendra Lutes, Lyndsey Johns, Jacob Clemens and Adam Smith
Krista DeBlase
Career and Academic
BGSU Firelands
Nominated by: Allia Carter
Bri Gluszak
Art Technician
School of Art, Fine Arts
Nominated by: Abigail Amundson
Kayden Kelly
Coordinator of Student Organizations
Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Nominated by: Audrey Costanzo
Alexis Lange
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Nominated by: Stacey Allan and Brian Heilmeier
Brandon McGivern
Web Developer
Marketing and Brand Strategy
Nominated by: Josie Jonckheere
Tyler Parquette
Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions
Nominated by: Austin Flores
Tim Sandusky
Open Educational Resources Strategist
University Libraries
Nominated by: Eileen Bosch
Bobby Steele
Director of the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity
Center for Student Connections and Opportunity
Nominated by: Katie Styles and Ana Brown
Melissa Studer
Director, Office of State & Federal Compliance and Non-Discrimination
Division of Inclusion and Belonging
Nominated by: Katie Styles and Ana Brown
Natalie Tranelli-Jacobs
Life Design Coach
Radbill Center for College and Life Design
Nominated by: Thaddeus Long
BG Best Award Criteria
The BG Best Award recognizes administrative staff members who have demonstrated one or more of the following criteria during the past year of service:
Implemented a new idea or program to benefit the BGSU learning community
Improved the quality of programs and/or services on a BGSU Campus
Shown an outstanding commitment to BGSU by their voluntary involvement in campus/community activities
Provided excellent customer service to the BGSU community
Demonstrated exemplary commitment to the core values of BGSU
BG Best Nominees
Lisa Calcamuggio
Business Analyst
Office of the Bursar
Nominated by: Ann Lambdin, Sylvia Cuthbert, Martin Pennington, Pam Fortney and Jason Hanely
Brian Chaney
Coord of Tour Guides Outreach
Office of Admissions
Nominated by: Erica Mills
Brigitee Churchwell-Green
The Teaching and Learning Center
BGSU Firelands
Nominated by: Allia Carter
Leslie Lipper
Business Systems Analyst
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Nominated by: Katherine Gankosky
Kendra Lutes
Associate Director Marvin Center
Marvin Center
Nominated by: Jacob Clemens
Karyn Smith
Asst Director, Fitness and Wellness
Office of Health and Wellness
Nominated by: Faith DeNardo
Sue Sweeney
Marketing Project Manager
Marketing and Brand Strategy
Nominated by: Jolie Sheffer
Susan Vining
Audiologist
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Nominated by: Kimberly Traver
Inclusion & Belonging Award Criteria
Any current full-time or part-time administrative staff member is eligible for the award. Office and group nominees must include at least one administrative staff member.
The nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following criteria during the past year of service:
- Developed unique or creative ideas
- Supported inclusion and belonging programming
- Demonstrated advocacy or allyship
- Served as a role model for our campus community
Inclusion & Belonging Nominees
The Day of Dialogue: Engaging in Democracy Planning Committee
Committee Members: Robert Alexander, Ana Brown, Jacob Clemens, Kendra Lutes, Hannah Marozzi, Adam Smith, Katie Stygles
Nominated by Jacob Clemens
DeVona Smith and Fonda Heenehan
Coordinators for Student Engagement and Programming
Thompson Scholarship Programs
Nominated by Mary Kay Hiser
Hoang Do & Dynasty Ford
Senior Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions
Nominated by Austin Flores
Liz Laurer
Coordinator Clark Inclusive Scholars Program
Clark Inclusive Scholars Program
Nominated by Mary Kay Hiser
Daryl McCoy
Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life
Nominated by Stacey Allan
Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award Criteria
Nominees must have exhibited attentiveness to the growth and development of the University, exceptional performance and a genuine sensitivity to others by showing an open, caring attitude. In addition, the nominee must demonstrate at least one of the following attributes:
Innovation and Initiative by demonstrating resourcefulness in the workplace, including the formulation and implementation of creative new ideas. These ideas should have improved the work environment, saved time/or money and, in general, contributed to the better overall efficiency and effectiveness of the University.
OR
Performance that goes “above and beyond” what is required by the position, such as accepting special projects, additional responsibilities such as committee work, giving non-compensated time to effectively complete an assignment, service in professional organizations, or recognition brought to the University through the receipt of grants or through publications.
OR
Relationship with the University Community The nominee must effectively interact with faculty, staff, or students in providing services that promote growth and harmony in their respective departments as well as the campus community.
Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award Nominees
Tina Coulter
Associate Director of Student Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Nominated by: Betsy Johnson
Jordan Cravens
Senior Director of Development
University Advancement
Nominated by: Kari Johnson
Julie Hamann
Director Technology and Support Services
BGSU Firelands
Nominated by: Allia Carter
Steve Russell
Assistant Vice President and Executive Director
Kuhlin Career Hub
Nominated by: Kerry Spitze
Matt Webb
Director of Student Services & Experiential Learning
College of Education and Human Development
Nominated by: Dermot Forde
Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award History
The Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award, presented to a member of the Administrative Staff, was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 1982 to honor Dr. Ferrari, who served as interim president during 1981-1982.
This most distinguished honor has been awarded continuously beginning with the first full year of Administrative Staff Council activity in 1983. All past winners can be viewed on the ASC Awards page.
Updated: 07/08/2025 03:35PM