Enrollment Management Outstanding Staff Awards
The Enrollment Management (EM) Outstanding Staff Awards were established to honor team members who enhance Enrollment Management through their commitment and embodiment of the University of Arizona’s values.
The 5th Annual EM Values Awards will be held in April TBD. During this event, we will gather to recognize and acknowledge the dedication, hard work, and success of our outstanding team members. Virtual option will be available for those who are not able to make it in person.
Any professional staff member within Enrollment Management may be nominated for an Enrollment Management Values Award We recommend that nominators select no more than two individuals to nominate for each award. If nominating multiple people, we encourage you to consider recognizing EM members both inside and outside of your immediate team. Awardees will be selected by a review committee consisting EM team members and external EM members. Nominees will be judged on a scale of 0-5 based on the responses to each of the three questions posed in the nomination form.
Submissions Due | Monday, March 17 by 11:59pm
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT VALUES AWARD (5 Individual Awards)
This category honors individuals who exemplify two or more of the University of Arizona’s values in their work and interactions. Nominees for this award demonstrate integrity, innovation, adaptability, inclusion, and/or determination, bringing a holistic approach to supporting their teams, students, and the mission of Enrollment Management.
Nomination Criteria:
- Describe how this individual embodies two or more University of Arizona values (Integrity, Exploration, Adaptation, Inclusion, or Determination).
- Provide examples of how this individual’s values-driven approach impacts their team, Enrollment Management, and/or the University community.
- Explain how this individual fosters a positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.
THE REBEKAH SALCEDO COMPASSION AWARD
This award is in memory of Rebekah Salcedo who worked on the Scholarships & Financial Aid team from 2008 until her passing in 2019. Her leadership in the financial aid community and on campus was impactful. She led with humanity and sought to create real connections, uplifting others, and enabling them to be successful through her compassionate and encouraging leadership. This award honors Rebekah and recognizes a team member who takes special care to recognize and attend to the needs of others, practicing kindness and compassion in their daily interactions.
Nomination Criteria:
- Describe how this individual embodies the spirit of compassion.
- Provide examples of how this individual demonstrates kindness, compassion and understanding to support their colleagues and students.
- Explain how this individual promotes compassion within their team and the broader Enrollment Management community.
THE KASEY Urquídez BEAR DOWN AWARD
This award is in honor of Kasey Urquídez who recently retired and led Enrollment Management and served in other capacities at UA for 30 years. Kasey’s career is defined by her tireless dedication to student success, her leadership in fostering access and equity in higher education, and her influential role as a proud ambassador for the University of Arizona. As the university’s chief enrollment officer, Kasey’s innovative vision and resilience have left a profound and lasting impact on the university and the broader educational community.
This award celebrates an individual who exemplifies the enduring Bear Down spirit through determination, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to excellence, inspired by the legacy of Kasey Urquídez. The award honors Kasey and recognizes a team member who embody Kasey’s unparalleled work ethic, passion for service, and ability to inspire others to persevere and thrive.
Nomination Criteria:
- Describe how this individual embodies the Bear Down spirit.
- Explain how this individual inspires others, champions student success, and contributes to a culture of equity and excellence in Enrollment Management.
- Share how this individual’s leadership and actions embody the legacy of Kasey Urquídez and make a lasting impact on their team, Enrollment Management, and the University community.
Honoring Excellence in Enrollment Management
2024 Awardees
- Integrity | Jasmin Khan Niazi, Enrollment Management Systems and Communication
- Compassion (Spirit of Rebekah Hoppel Salcedo Award) | Renée Marquez, Parent Family Programs
- Exploration | Gabriela Valencia, Admissions Processing Unit
- Adaptation |Molly Ingram, National Recruitment
- Inclusion | Anupam Singh, Student Engagement and Career Development
- Determination | Brittany Tellez, Events and Customer Relations
- Team of the Year | Admissions Processing Unit, (Team Lead: Danielle Crosby, Team Members: Abril Yubeta, Amanda Kimberly, Andrea Lopez, Annette Peralta, Beatriz Gutierrez, Brenda Ayon, Brent Gambrell, Briana Valdez, Christina Pool, Claudia Olivo, Connie Wang, Corina Flynn, Estrella Guillen, Flora Lau, Gabriela Valencia, Isabel Gutierrez, Jeremy Marsalla, Jianmei Li, Jodie Starks, Johanna Ouanzin, Justin Philips, Kayla Smith, Mary Yturralde, Michael Barber, Robert Siqueiros, Ruby Romero, Sergio Ayala, Susan Cepin ,Valerie Gsoell, Vanessa DeCardenas, Victoria Vindiola Sicre, Zachary Love)
- Integrity | Sergio Ayala, International Processing Unit
- Compassion (Spirit of Rebekah Hoppel Salcedo Award) | Peter Corrigan, Student Engagement and Career Development
- Exploration | Jodie Starks, Admissions Processing Unit
- Adaptation | Jack Josellis, National Recruitment
- Inclusion | Joe Elliott, National Recruitment
- Determination | Justin Archer, National Recruitment
- Team of the Year | Enrollment Marketing & Communication (Magan Alfred, Teri Bingham, Melissa Brown-Dominguez, Jenny Isaacs, Day Jacobsen, Liz Jurman, Dann Niegocki, Amanda Reyes, Jason Ryder, Aubrey Thrower, Antonio Villagomez
- Integrity | John Salata, Enrollment Management Systems and Communication
- Compassion (Spirit of Rebekah Hoppel Salcedo Award) | Brent Gambrell, Admissions Processing Unit
- Exploration | Amanda Harrell, Student Engagement & Career Development
- Adaptation | Ariel Ornellas, Student Engagement & Career Development
- Inclusion | Jianmei Li, Admissions Processing Unit
- Determination | Jessica Hill, Student Engagement & Career Development & Jessica Salata, Events and Customer Relations
- Team of the Year | Events and Customer Relations (Cristina Bates, Neyveth Duarte, Kyle Fisher, Linda Harrison, Ashleigh Pendleton, Courtney Robinson, Jessica Salata & Brittany Tellez)
- Integrity | Helen Horetski, Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Compassion (Spirit of Rebekah Hoppel Salcedo Award) | Corina Flynn, Admissions Processing Unit
- Exploration | Cory LaPlant, Enrollment Management Systems & Communication
- Adaptation | Amanda Reyes, Enrollment Marketing
- Inclusion | Linda Harrison, Admissions Recruitment
- Determination | Alejandra Martinez, Admissions Processing Unit