Earlier this year, University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced the recipients of the 2024 President’s Awards. These awards, established in 2016, recognize the accomplishments of faculty and staff from across the UT System.
Fifteen faculty and staff members were honored this year for their achievements and dedication to the Be One UT Values. These values, seven in total, are intended to shape culture across the system, build purpose, improve team cohesion and create a shared sense of commitment in the workplace.
The recipients were nominated by campus and institute leaders and chosen from a pool of candidates from across the entire system. They were honored by the president and his Be One UT cabinet at a special luncheon held in August in Nashville.
“The President’s Awards highlight the exceptional work and commitment demonstrated by our faculty and staff throughout Tennessee,” Boyd said. “Their contributions are invaluable in making this the greatest decade in UT history. It is an honor and privilege to work alongside them in serving the people of our great state.”
The President’s Awards are the highest honor a UT employee can receive from the University. Winners are presented with commemorative plaques and a monetary award of $3,000.
Bold & Impactful: Serving the state by tackling grand challenges.
- Dr. David Shibata, UTHSC
- Claire Paul, UTS
- Ammar L. Ammar, UTHSC
Embrace Diversity: Respecting individual and organizational uniqueness that makes us stronger.
- Dr. Katy Chiles, UTK
- Angie Carrier, IPS
Optimistic & Visionary: Empowering courageous leadership.
- Joseph Ostenson, UTM
- Kari Alldredge, UTK
Nimble and Innovative: Inspiring creative and transformational action.
- Brian Stevens, UTK
- Dr. Mina Sartipi, UTC
Excel in All We Do: Committing to continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
- Dr. Nicole Labbe, UTIA
- Brett Fuchs, UTC
United and Connected: Collaborating internally and externally for greater collective impact.
- Dr. Bruce Keisling, UTHSC
- Brad Harris, IPS
Transparent and Trusted: Fostering integrity through openness, accountability and stewardship.
- Dr. Karen Derefinko, UTHSC
- Kaycee Edwards, UTSI
