Staff from across the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences gathered together on Wednesday at the Miller Learning Center to celebrate the success and excellence of its staff. Each year, the college recognizes outstanding members of staff at the annual staff appreciation reception. The awards honor staff members who demonstrate exceptional performance and make outstanding contributions to units across the college. Each year, up to four recipients are selected to receive a $1,000 award and a certificate of recognition. Our staff's support allows faculty and administrators across campus to continue to cultivate the college's innovative, ambitious students, and we are honored to recognize their ongoing impact on the leaders of tomorrow. The reception honored staff members with Years of Service Recognition, which recognizes staff with decades of service to UGA. Gerald Lumpkin received a Staff Excellence Award from Ian Drake, Facilities Manager on the Facilities Management Team and Aaron Mitchell, Professor and Department Head of Microbiology Laurie Kane received a Staff Excellence Award from Kevin Jones, Department Head of History Dean Anna Stenport welcomed staff from across the college. Mike Bryson received the Business Support Staff of the Year Award from Stephanie Rosso, Senior Director of Finance and Administration Amber Fetner (left) received the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award, which was presented by Angela Bowlus, Senior Director of Student Academic Services Kyle Lovinggood received the Information Technology Professional of the Year Award from Michael Hill, Executive Director of Information Technology
