Friedman School Staff Recognition Programs
Recognize the accomplishments of your Friedman School staff colleagues!
Click on the tabs below to review the formal recognition programs for staff members at the Friedman School and Tufts University.
Friedman School Staff Recognition Award
The Friedman School staff recognition award program is designed to recognize a staff member who demonstrates exceptional contributions to the Friedman School, extraordinary service, dedication, a commitment to excellence, and/or actions beyond the standard expectations of their role. It is the highest level of formal recognition at the Friedman School.
Nominate a Friedman School staff member here!
Eligibility
Those eligible to be nominated for an award are staff members employed directly by the Friedman School who have successfully completed their orientation period, are not under any performance improvement plans or similar discussions with their supervisors and/or HR, and are not members of the review committee. Staff members are employees hired through the Tufts Human Resources office and do not include faculty appointments of any rank, postdoctoral scholars, students, or temporary workers. Staff may focus on administration, research, and/or program support. Staff of all ranks, FTEs, physical locations, funding sources, and appointment lengths are eligible for this award.
Nominations
- All Tufts community members may nominate eligible Friedman School staff members
- A nominator may nominate multiple individuals, but may not submit repeat nominations for the same individual
- Nominations are for individuals only, not for teams
- Multiple nominators may submit a joint nomination
- One cannot nominate themselves
- Nominations cannot be anonymous
- Nominations will be confidentially vetted for eligibility, removing from consideration any not meeting all eligibility criteria
- Nominations must be submitted through a Qualtrics link
- Review the nomination best practices for a strong nomination!
Review Committee
The committee comprises 3 staff, holding rotating, staggered 3-year terms. Starting in the 2nd year of the program, prior years' award winners may become non-voting ex-officio committee members.
Please contact Courtney King by Friday, March 31st if you would like to participate in the committee.
Award
The award winner will receive a framed certificate and either a CSA share from New Entry or a $500 after-tax bonus.
Timing
- Nominations will be open throughout April 2023
- The review committee will review nominations and deliberate throughout May 2023
- Nominees will be announced in May 2023
- The award recipient was announced in summer 2023
2020 Nominees
- Armen Barseghyan
- Jess Cote
- Patty Dawson
- Annie DeVane
- Michelle Frankfort
- Matt Hast
- Kim Wright
2020 Award Recipient
Jess Cote was chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Friedman School Staff Recognition Award. Read the overview of her nominations and the submissions for the other nominees. Congratulations, Jess!
2019 Nominees
- Julia Appel
- Peter Bakun
- Lauren Burchfield
- Jessica Coté
- Patty Dawson
- Annie DeVane
- Grace Flaherty
- Michelle Frankfort
- Hollis Gesen
- Lindsey Green
- Matthew Hast
- Elisabeth Keegan
- Elizabeth Marino-Costello
- Isabel McFall
- Cathleen Prata
- Lori Ioannone Rodriguez
- Daniel Schultz
2019 Award Recipient
Daniel Schultz was chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Friedman School Staff Recognition Award. Read the overview of his nomination from the award ceremony. Congratulations, Daniel!
Thank You Notes
Thank you notes are personal notes sent one-to-one from one Friedman School community member to another to share thanks with a colleague directly. The contents of the thank you note are not shared with anyone other than the person being thanked. Thank you notes are available at all times.
Paper Cards
Paper cards for handwritten notes are kept on the counter at Jaharis 274, near the mailboxes outside student affairs, and on the credenza near the cookbooks at 75 Kneeland Street 8th floor. Take one, write your note, and deliver it to your colleague!
Electronic Cards
Electronic cards can be emailed via the Friedman School Administration portal.
Tufts Distinction Award
The Tufts Distinction Award is the highest level recognition program for staff across Tufts University. Learn about the program.
Submission
Use the online form to nominate a Friedman School colleague.
Remember, this is the university's highest level of staff recognition. Competition is tough! Submit a successful nomination by articulating clear examples of how the nominee went above and beyond the expectations of their role. Review the Tips for Writing to help compose a strong nomination. Consider collaborating with others on a joint nomination for an even stronger submission!
Timing
Nominations were open throughout July 2021. Nominees and their supervisors were notified about their status in October. A celebration honoring all nominees and announcing the winners was held on November 17, 2021.
Friedman School Nominees
| Sean Cash - 2021 | Bea Rogers - 2018 | Charlette Steed - 2013 |
| Krissy Day - 2021 | Nick Russell - 2018 | Peter Bakun - 2012 |
| Michelle Frankfort - 2021 | Charlene Stevens - 2018 | Frances Newton - 2012 |
| Orsolya Szabo - 2021 | Courtney King - 2017 | Genevieve Alelis - 2011 |
| Nicole Tichenor Blackstone - 2020 | Edward Kleifgen - 2017 | Matthew Hast - 2011 |
| Patty Dawson - 2020 | Elena Naumova - 2017 | Lori Ioannone - 2011 |
| Annie DeVane - 2020 | Parke Wilde - 2017 | Marlene Smith - 2011 |
| MIchelle Frankfort - 2020 | Annie DeVane - 2016 | Rosa Pendenza - 2010 |
| Matthew Hast - 2020 | Edward Kleifgen - 2016 | Marlene Smith - 2010 |
| Courtney King - 2020 | Patrick Connell - 2014 | Lynne Ausman - 2009 |
| Patty Dawson - 2019 | Timothy Griffin - 2014 | Timothy Griffin - 2009 |
| Jessica Cote - 2018 | ChildObesity180 Team - 2013 | Matthew Hast - 2009 |
| Sarah Cronin - 2018 | Patrick Connell - 2013 | Morgan Hewitt - 2009 |
| Patty Dawson - 2018 | Jennifer Hashley - 2013 | Mark Krumm - 2009 |
| Annie DeVane - 2018 | Lori Ioannone - 2013 | Sarah Sliwa - 2009 |
| Lindsey Green - 2018 | Kelly Kane - 2013 | Marlene Smith - 2009 |
| Edward Kleifgen - 2018 | Nesly Metayer - 2013 |
Friedman School Winners
- Krissy Day - 2021
- Annie DeVane - 2020
- Jennifer Hashley - 2013
- Nesly Metayer - 2013
- Lynne Ausman - 2009
David J. Kahle Leadership Award
2019 was the inaugural year of the David J. Kahle Leadership Award, in honor of David J. Kahle, former Vice President and Chief Information Officer, who was known as a visionary thinker and innovator whose focus was always on the experience of the end-user and creating value for the customer.
David J. Kahle Leadership Award nominees have successfully led a department, school or university-wide initiative to innovate and improve university service strategies, offerings or user experiences.
Submission
Online nominations are submitted through the same portal as the Tufts Distinction Awards.
Timing
Timing parallels the Tufts Distinction Awards, with 2021 nominations open throughout July, nominees and their supervisors notified about their status in October, and a celebration honoring nominees and announcing the winner held in November.
Friedman School Nominees
- Annie DeVane - 2019
