James Madison University recently honored individuals with the 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards. The faculty and staff recognition took place at a recent welcome event.
The awards highlight the achievements of faculty and staff across several categories from career achievement to leadership and innovation. Recipients are nominated by peers.
“We are grateful for and appreciative of this year’s Purple Star Award recipients, whose dedication and innovation reflect the heart of our university’s mission,” said Charlie King, JMU’s president. “We applaud their tireless efforts to foster an inclusive and forward-thinking community,” said King.
2024 President’s Purple Star Award recipients
Career Achievement Award
- Valarie Ghant
- Debbie Morris
Star Duke
- Chloe Sikhrangkur
Unsung Hero
- Ritter Clevenger
Embracing Innovation and Change Award
- Rita Poteyeva
Leading Together Award
- Robin Bryan
Student Focus – Success and Learning Award
- University Career Center including Tiffany Taylor Corbin, Claire Denny, Michael Dondzila, Kaitlyn English, Kay Forshey, Emma Gibbons, Rose Guo, Hadgu Hadgu, Alyssa Hawley, Laura Yu Hickerson, Buffi Holland, Ginny Kasch, Sarah Koerner, Ashley May Maher, Jacklyn Snyder, Sam Squyars, Colleen Waller, Yibin Wei and Libby Westley
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