Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award
Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award
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In 2007, Duke University and Duke University Health System created the Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award to honor Susan Clark's remarkable career at Duke. This award is given to a Duke administrative professional who demonstrates qualities such as dedication to the institution, service to others, and personal strength of character, all of which Susan Clark exemplified. These qualities enabled Susan to rise through the ranks from an entry-level position to working within the Office of the Chancellor developing Strategic Partnerships with executive leadership, making her a role model for support staff across the Duke Campus. By giving this award, we honor Susan's contributions and recognize her legacy, which will continue to inspire others for decades to come.
This year's recipient, Nathalia Davis, is the perfect example of a true leader within the Duke Administrative Professional Community. Nathalia is the Executive Assistant to Rhonda Brandon, the Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President for the DUHS and has been a part of the Duke Family for the past 15 years.
Celebrating the Previous Award Recipients
Gloria Johnson Bass, School of Medicine - 2022
Marsha Newby, Department of Pediatrics - 2020
Trena Martelon, Department of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology - 2019
Teresa Jenkins, School of Nursing - 2017
Laverne Myers, School of Nursing - 2016
Mary Greenway, School of Medicine - 2015
Anna Brodeur, School of Medicine - 2014
Kelly Macklin, School of Medicine - 2013
Debra S. Harris, Department of Pathology - 2012
Willa B. Bonner, Duke University Health System - 2011
Tammy Tuck, Duke University Health System - 2010
Cindy Day, School of Medicine - 2009
Sarah Woodard, Duke University Health System - 2008
Suzy Johnson, Duke University Health System - 2007
Nomination & Selection Process
Nominations can be made by any Duke University or Duke University Health employee (self nomination allowed with supporting documents). Award recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the Chief Human Resources Officer for Duke University Health System.
To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form at tinyurl.com/2023sbcnom.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award, an individual should represent the diversity of the Duke Health community and must meet the following criteria:
Be an employee within the Duke Health family (i.e. Duke University School of Medicine and Nursing, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, or Duke University Health System)
Your current position must fit within the definitioin of an "administrative professional". The International Association of Administrative Professionals defines administrative professionals as “individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession.”
Started in an entry level position and advanced through the ranks of any institution to a position of leadership and/or significant responsibility within Duke University
Current role provides administrative support to executive leadership (Director level or above) in a manner which underpins the effective functioning of a large and/or complex service area within Duke Medicine (roles included but not limited to Business Services Support, Human Resources, Facilities, Event Services, Medical Support Staff, etc.)
5 years or more of service- 2 years of which are within the Duke University, DUHS, or PDC as a permanent employee
Service does not have to be continuous and may be combined with experience from other institutions/companies
Demonstrated record of excellent performance
Selection Criteria
All nominations must provide examples of how the nominee has demonstrated the following:
Internal and/or external service to others which may include non-profit organizations, schools, religious organizations, mentoring, and teaching and include but not limited to volunteering, teaching, and mentoring
Dedication to the institution
Personal strength of character
Acting as a role model to others
The Winner and Nominees
The winner of this award and nominees will be recognized during an event hosted by Chancellor Eugene Washington and attended by the winner's Duke Health colleagues, their supervisor and nominator, and a guest of their choice. This event will take place in April 2023. All nominees who meet the award's eligibility criteria receive a bound version of his/her nomination packet. Previous award recipients are no eligible to be nominated for this award.
Please review the eligibility criteria and nomination process below.
Photos from the
Photos from the
2021-2022 Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award Luncheon
2021-2022 Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award Luncheon
Video of the
Video of the
2021-2022 Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award Luncheon
2021-2022 Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award Luncheon
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