NC State 2022

IT Community awards

Recognizing outstanding teams and individuals

Congratulations to all of the nominees and recipients of this year's IT Community Awards! See below for the honorees.

The Fourth Annual NC State IT Community Awards aimed to recognize teams and individuals who have made a significant collaborative impact within the IT Community.


Thanks to those who nominated a team or individual!

Nominees were recognized Thursday, Nov. 17, at the IT Community Awards Luncheon, Celebration and Closing Session of the 2022 IT Community Event. The in person gathering started with a luncheon at noon, followed by the awards celebration.


See also:

Operational Excellence Team Award


Description of Award:


The Operational Excellence Team Award recognizes a team that has functioned exceptionally well and collaborated within and across organizational structures in fulfillment of its operational responsibilities.


Nominees:

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences IT Team

  • DASA Technology Services Team

  • DELTA’s Video Communication Services Team

  • Google Service Team

  • Graduate Support Systems Team

  • OIT Network Operations Center Team

  • OIT Hosted Systems Team

Recipient:

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences IT Team
    Team members:

    • Anthony Buckner

    • Brendan Riddle

    • Brent Constantinides

    • Brian Fields

    • Cedric Houston

    • Clay Womble

    • Corey Sanders

    • Dan Cass

    • Daniel Tayloe

    • Delwyn Kirkman

    • Jamie Dennis

    • Jevon Smith

    • Kim Cox

    • Macborne Jessop

    • Nathan Baker

    • Rebecca O’Connell

    • Scott Heck

    • Scott Niven

    • Tom Roth

    • Tre Everhart

    • Tristan Wood

    • William Schnorr


Extraordinary Project Team Impact Award

Description of Award:

The Extraordinary Team Impact Award recognizes a high-functioning team that has facilitated, promoted or advanced the university’s goals, mission, vision and values through its collaborative project-focused efforts.

Nominees:

  • CALS Academic Development Team

  • Graduate School IT Team

  • Moodle 4 Upgrade Team

  • OIT Enterprise Research Administration Team

Recipient:

  • OIT Enterprise Research Administration Team
    Team members:

    • Angie Fullington

    • Matt Schultz

    • Natalie Boone


Team Player Award

Description of Award:

The Team Player Award recognizes a person who has taken the initiative to foster collaboration, communication and cooperation with units or individuals outside their department. This individual has performed at a level above and beyond in bringing the campus community together, while also furthering the department’s or university’s goals and mission while upholding its values.

Nominees:

  • David Wagner

  • Derek Ballard

  • Gabriella Ferguson

  • James Glover

  • Jevon Smith

  • Joseph Perry

  • Matt Fields

Recipient:

  • Joseph Perry


Rising Star Award

Description of Award:

The Rising Star Award recognizes a new employee (employed three years or less in an IT-related role at the university) who has made significant contributions to their area or to the university community in a collaborative way. This individual has innovative ideas, has made significant contributions, and has volunteered to assist when and where needed. This individual will have a demonstrated record of improvement, excellent customer service, and cooperation, and be a self-starter with a take-charge attitude.

Nominees:

  • Alex Nicholos

  • Gabriella Ferguson

  • Michel Boerenkamp

Recipient:

  • Gabriella Ferguson



Congratulations to all of the nominees and recipients!