The College of Engineering recognized 54 staff members from 12 units who were awarded with University Bravo Awards this winter. The Bravo was established by the University in 2014 to provide recognition and rewards for substantial accomplishments achieved by Purdue employees that extend well beyond regular work responsibilities.

“It is great to see the substantial number of nominations coming from all corners of the College,” said Will Sondgerath, assistant dean for staff in the College of Engineering. “Staff play a vital role in the success of the College and the University."

Staff are nominated by colleagues or supervisors, and criteria is based on one of the following categories: moving the university forward, operational excellence, innovation/creativity and fiscal stewardship. Awards are made in different amounts, based upon the significance of their contribution, and range from $250-$1,000.

Staff who received Bravos include:

AAE

Morgan Delaney

Chell Nyquist

Shawn Swindle

CE

Yvette Rosas

Carmen Turner

Dean’s Office

Kim Dixon

Tammy Haddock

Michelle Roe

Stephen Stewart

Rendi Tharp

Cassie Vaughn

Jill Vigar

Zach Wise

ECE

Ryan Beasley

Steve Devault

Bob Grider

Karen Jurss

Ben Manning

Brooke Parks

Ashley Rollins

Giselle Salina-Bender

Dana Simms

Phillip Walter

Yuxiang Wang

ECN

Nick Goodlett

Sylvan Gordie

Nathan Lawrie

Eric Muffley

Josh Remender

Gail Williams

Doug Yeager

EEE

Nina Robinson

ENE

Nicole Towner

Sandy Johnson

Carlene Quirk

GEPP

Rhonda Haan

IE

Morgan Kuryla

Elizabeth Pearson

Cameron Singleton

ME

Jackie Baumgardt

Holly Englert

Pam Graf

Bert Gramelspacher

Toby Lamb

John Pearson

Jared Pike

Michelle Sarault

Sheri Tague

John Wheeler

Darrin Wilcoxson

Sarah Williams

Stephanie Winder

OPP

Joe Tort

WIEP

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer