Spirit of BG Award

Congratulations to Ashley Hartman from the Office of Health and Wellness. She is the winner of the June Spirit of BG Award and was nominated by Kori Koschalk-Newmister. Here’s a bit of what was said about Ashley:

"I’m honored to nominate Ashley Hartman for the Spirt of BG award. There are very few people that I can think of that have more BG spirit than her. Ashley is deeply involved in collaborating across campus and within the community. Personally, I wouldn’t be able to run many of my own programs without her. Whether it’s self-care kits for the ASC Wellness Week, facilitating a Green Dot training, or fulfilling a wild idea I had, Ashley never hesitates to dive in headfirst with a smile on her face. Mental health can be a sensitive. Having a passion for inclusion allows Ashley to be intentional when planning programing. Her flexibility and creativity at making sure everyone is met where they are helps make access to mental health support much more successful at BGSU. Managing the PAWS therapy dog program, Mental Health First Aid, QPR, Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention grant, Mental Health Championship certificate, and so much more isn’t an easy task. It takes someone truly passionate to sustain such a workload. Without her hard work and dedication, our community wouldn’t have access to nearly as many outstanding resources. I’m privileged to work with Ashley Hartman. In the last two years, I’ve witnessed her growth both personally and professionally. She has helped me be a better professional and advocate for our community. While BGSU has many deserving individuals for this award, I believe Ashley tops that list. I’m proud to call her a colleague and friend.”

Thanks for your hard work, Ashley!

Criteria and Eligibility

Any current full-time or part-time administrative staff member who is employed at BGSU or Firelands is eligible for the award.

The Administrative Staff Council wants to recognize, on a monthly basis, administrative staff employees who are caught showing "The Spirit of BG" as defined by any of the core values of BGSU.  The Core Values to which the University adheres include:

• Intellectual and personal growth
• Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurism
• Diversity and inclusion
• Collaboration with each other and our partners
• Excellence in all we do

Presentation and Selection Information

Awards are given monthly during the academic year.  The award consists of a cash award of $75, congratulations from colleagues and friends and a certificate of appreciation.

Winners are announced approximately two weeks after deadline, the end of each month.

Nomination Procedures

If you are a member of the University community (faculty, staff, student) you may nominate an administrative staff employee for "The Spirit of BG Award". Complete this nomination form, providing a short summary as to why you feel this person is deserving of this award.  

Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on the last day of the month, to be considered for that month's recognition. For example, nominate by Aug. 31 for the August Spirit of BG Award.