Employee Information
Staff Recognition Awards
Peggy Delaney Receives Do the Right Thing Spot Award
Peggy Delaney was nominated for this award by Dennis Russell in recognition of her outstanding performance as Budget Officer for the University of Colorado Law School. According to the nomination remarks, Peggy is one of the most experienced and respected members of the Law School. She is greatly admired for her professionalism and dedication, and the guidance she provides in fiscal policies and procedures is much appreciated. Peggy isreceiving this award because her achievements display the kind of efficiency, service, and innovation the Do the Right Thing program is designed to recognize.
4th Quarter 2008
Enthusiasm Award
Kenny Brown
“...(his) energetic, positive, and contagious attitude has brightened the Law School...(he) works hard to make sure that not only is the computer working properly, but that the person using it is comfortable...he is a true team player and we are lucky to have him at Colorado Law!”
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Cynthia Carter, Barb Cooper, Cara Paddle, and Kristin Vannoy
“...the faculty assistants performed in a most stellar fashion... 'Team Faculty Assistants' ... They pulled together and formed a plan to help each other; check each other's work; and they could even laugh together...calm, cool, and collected the entire time. That's teamwork and cooperation!”
Excellence in Service Award
Kathy Ireland
"... through rain or shine, snow or wind, her cheerful expression is the first sight you'll usually see each morning as you enter...the Library is a beautiful, functional, and pleasant space because she's there and because she cares!”
Creativity and Flexibility Award
Rex Headd
"... we have relied on his sleuthing and tenacity as much as his technical web skills to overcome a number of problems...through ceaseless efforts (he) was able to recover (data) and save the day...(his) skilled and relentless efforts resulted in many saved hours of work and frustration for many people...”
3rd Quarter 2008
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Anna Noschese
“…relentlessly positive…anticipates issues in advance…takes ownership and executes without fail...always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude that encourages others…she is a competent, capable, dependable, team player…”
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Michael Campo
“.. He can always be counted on to pitch in on projects anywhere in the library…his cheerful and positive outlook is always appreciated…he never balks when asked to do something…he sets an example of teamwork and cooperation for others…”
Excellence in Service Award
Claudia Horn
"... From the day she arrived she has brought a cheerful, easy-to-laugh, yet hard-working ethic to the Dean's Suite...intelligence and intuition...she naturally see how to bring order or structure to a task..quick, mature judgment...she is the embodiment of 'Excellence in Service'.”
2nd Quarter 2008
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Douglas Enzor
“... Doug has transformed the Deans' calendar into a color-coded masterpiece. It somehow seems that the Dean is more available and approachable than ever, and that is because of Doug's excellent organizational vision and implementation. The Law School is a better place because of Doug Enzor.”
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Cactus Woodworth-Lies
“.. She is a consummate team player, always endeavoring (and almost always succeeding) in anticipating our needs. Cactus' warm, disarming, and charming personality make it a pleasure to work with her...
Enthusiasm Award
Cindy Gibbons
“.. Through the tears and cheers that every Law School student experiences there is always one person who stands with words of encouragement, guidance, and support... the JD that will be behind her name stands for 'judicious dedication'...
Excellence in Service Award
Cara Paddle
"... The quality of the work she does for me is excellent... She not only does a great job in suggesting improvements, but she really enjoys doing it. Cara's dedication to the Law School, faculty, staff, and students reflect the professionalism and strength of character she brings to the position."
Kari Robinson Receives Proctor of the Year Award
Kari Robinson, the Office Manager in the Dean’s Office, is the first recipient of the new building Proctor of the Year Award. CU-Boulder’s Facilities Management recognized Kari “for her effectiveness as a proctor, her cooperation with our department, and all her efforts related to the move into the new Wolf Law Building.
Director of Operations and Financial Management Dennis Russell says, “Kari is really the pillar of operations for the law school. Join us in congratulating her and extending our gratitude for her dedication.”
1st Quarter 2008
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Claudia Horn
“... she somehow manages to make time to help out even to the extent of staying late or assisting with an event in the evenings and on weekends ... along with her willingness to help out, comes her positive attitude no matter the task ..”
Enthusiasm Award
Heidi Horten
“Heidi came up with the idea of having a Staff Tea Party ... it was a completely new idea ... a perfect opportunity to meet and talk with other staff ... her ideas, coupled with her enthusiasm and smile, go a long way to 'pay it forward' ... ”
Excellence in Service Award
Clarice Jonez
"... Clarice always goes above and beyond in dealing with our customers ... always willing to step up to the plate and help whenever and however she can... with a welcoming smile and a friendly attitude ..."
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Meri Cunningham
“Meri expertly manages all duties associated with employment ... she helps clarify, educate, and enforce policies and procedures in a kind and gentle way that ensures we stay on track and on time...”
4th Quarter 2007
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Karen Marchesi
“Karen can be trusted to be patient, detailed, thorough, discreet, professional, and, perhaps more importantly, to have a positive attitude. She is flexible and always willing to rearrange her schedule to meet unusual demands.”
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Maggie Stephenson
“Maggie has worked diligently with the Appointments Committee, the faculty, and the candidates themselves. Gracefully and tenaciously, she has provided invaluable guidance and support, and we are grateful for her assistance during these challenging months.”
Creativity and Flexibility Award
Joelle Besnette
“Joelle has been an integral part of the Office of Career Develpooment … the office has been going through a significant transition … Joelle has been ‘rock solid’ … we could not have continued to maintain a high level of service without her willingness to step up….”
Enthusiasm Award
Chris Bell
“I have never nominated Chris for one of these awards, because I have always assumed he isn’t eligible. If he is eligible, I will probably nominate him every quarter for the rest of the time. He’s just that good!”
Excellence in Service Award
Rex Headd
"Rex was able to launch the new website just a month and a half after he was given the design … a Herculean task, and he did it with grace and patience. It is a real accomplishment."
3rd Quarter 2007
Excellence in Service Award
Peg Delaney
“Peggy serves faculty, staff, and students with care and calm. She is vigilant, careful, and unflappable. Her quiet determination to get everything done well and on time makes our lives easier. Peggy’s light burns into the night to ensure that deadlines are met and people are paid.”
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Doris Cheung
“Doris has gone out of her way to let the (law school faculty) know of her services. She’s stopped by each (faculty) office to check in and see if she can assist.
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
Connie Fields
“Connie’s flexibility, dependability, customer service orientation, and outstanding personal and professional conduct are tremendous assets to the Law Library and the Law School communities. Her willingness to perform whatever tasks need to be done at any time … make her a major team player.”
Creativity and Flexibility Award
Cynthia Carter
“Cynthia has done an amazing job of guiding the faculty assistants through the many changes the office has experienced this past couple of years. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere there. Cynthia has given much of herself to the faculty and students and has gone far beyond the daily expectations of her position.”
Enthusiasm Award
Nancy Eichholtz
“Nancy’s warm and friendly manner sets the tone for incoming applicants. We hear every year from our new class members that the warmth and friendly attitude at CU Law was the reason they chose CU Law … Nancy is their first contact!”
2nd Quarter 2007
Matt Zafiratos
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
… Matt has done an extraordinary job of cultivating effective relationships with all the faculty … Matt displays a constant awareness of and sensitivity to deadlines others must meet and the pressures under which they work.
Bob Akright
Enthusiasm Award
… We rely on his expertise on a daily basis and his cheery demeanor, mixed with his excellent technical skills, have been quite welcome … he always does everything with a smile.
Kari Robinson
Excellence in Service Award
… Her dedication to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni is endless … She is highly respected and adored by everyone she crosses paths with.
1st Quarter 2007
Kerri Jones
Creativity and Flexibility Award
… Kerri’s creativity and willingness to solve problems keeps the work process of the library running smoothly.
Danielle Hayward
Excellence in Service Award
Alumni Banquet! The most successful alumni event to-date … better venue, great menu, high attendance level, excellent seating arrangements, beautiful awards, attention to detail, organized volunteers, outstanding coordination.
Karen Trojanowski
Anticipation and Implementation Award
… Karen’s office door is always open … her strong ‘customer service’ orientation … allows her to gracefully handle the flood of students who come to her while at the same time thinking of numerous ways to improve the service provided by the Office of Career Development.
4th Quarter 2006:
Kelly Lohaus
Excellence in Service Award
What distinguished Kelly as a superb law school staff member is her ‘Can do’ attitude with which she undertakes every task with efficiency and dauntless good humor. There has never been a time that she has not dropped whatever she has been working on to cheerfully and readily assist a faculty member or student….
Teresa Coberly
Anticipation and Implementation Award
Without her professional, pleasant, and powerful service, the organization would not be able to bring its service to our patrons in as advanced and user-friendly manner … She anticipates our every need an implements our every wish.
Lindsay Pratt
Teamwork and Cooperation Award
She does anything and everything to server our students, faculty, staff, and legal employers. She is an absolute team player and has a fantastic attitude. Whenever we see her interacting with student, she is offering to go above and beyond to help them. She does so with enthusiasm and grace. She is the ‘face of the office’ … with her it is easy to project professionalism and a student-friendly image.
