Staff Service Awards

The Staff Service Awards celebrate the dedication of Michigan Tech staff members who have reached a work anniversary milestone. Each summer, the University President and Staff Council Chair present awards for five-year increments of service to more than 100 staff members. Recent staff retirees are also recognized.

THANK YOU to our staff members who have reached a five year anniversary date this fiscal year for your service and commitment to Michigan Tech!

Thank you to the President's Office for their continued support and funding for the University Staff Service Awards luncheon and awards.

2024 Staff Service Awards

The 2024 University Staff Service Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the MUB Ballroom from 12 pm - 1 pm. Congratulations to all of our 2024 Honorees!

This year, a picnic buffet will be served featuring hamburgers, veggie burgers, BBQ glazed chicken, coleslaw, potato chips, watermelon, and desserts. This event is free to all honorees who rsvp in advance.

If you would like to attend the event as a guest or in support of an honoree, you may purchase a ticket online.Tickets are $15.00 and must be purchased by Friday, May 24th at 5:00 pm. Doors will open at 11:30 am. If you have any special dietary requirements or have questions about the service recognition awards, please contact one of the committee members below. 

If you are unable to attend the lunch, you may join the awards presentation beginning at approximately 12:15 pm.

Staff Service Awards Committee:

  • Danielle Meirow, Student Leadership and Involvement, 7-1742 dlmeirow@mtu.edu
  • Laurie Stark, Library, 7-1081, ldstark@mtu.edu
  • Joanne Chalgren, Advancement, 7-2288, jrchalgr@mtu.edu
  • Jari Sague, Research Development, 7-1823, jwsague@mtu.edu
  • Judy Zei, Merchandising Operations, 7-2784, jlzei@mtu.edu
  • Dawn Pichette, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 7-2186, dmpichet@mtu.edu
  • Shanda Miller, Merchandising Operations, 7-3178, sljacque@mtu.edu