Congratulations again to our 2024 Staff Service and Staff Excellence award winners. Awards were presented on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the Hermann Hall Auditorium by President Raj Echambadi and Interim Provost Jamshid Mohammadi. Thank you to all of the university staff and faculty who attended and watched via the live stream, making this a very special occasion for all of our honorees.

Staff Service Awards

Those attaining milestone anniversaries in 2024, ranging from five up to 35-plus years of service were previously announced in Illinois Tech Today. A list can also be viewed here.

Staff Excellence Awards

This year we had winners in all five categories, including two teams. They are as follows:

• Diversity, Inclusion, and Other Social Justice Topics: Christine Manuel
• Innovative Solutions to Improve the Efficiency of University Operations: Fred Eichhorst
• Innovative Solutions that Improve the Experience of Students or Alumni: Cynthia Torres
• Innovative Solutions to Support Excellence in Teaching and Research: Michael O’Connor
• Other Outstanding Contributions: Roshane Ellison

Photos of the event can be viewed via the Flickr album. You can also view the awards ceremony here