The Family and Friends Awards, formerly known as the Parents' Recognition Awards, recognize faculty and staff who have made a significant difference in students' lives. Four faculty members from the Hixson-Lied College were honored for their support to students during a virtual celebration in March.
They were among 75 honored at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
All nominations are submitted by parents, family and friends of students who include a short explanation of why this person was nominated. The nomination is anonymously shared with each recipient and all recipients receive a certificate.
The honors provide encouraging feedback to employees about their impact on students, while inspiring positive student and faculty relationships, giving recognition in an area often overlooked by formal rewards systems.
The annual recognition ceremony was organized by the Office of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by the Teaching Council and the Parents Association. This is the 33rd year Nebraska faculty and staff have received this award.
The 2020-2021 recipients are listed below. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of times a recipient has received the award. If no number is listed, the award is a first-time honor.
• Hye-Won Hwang, Glenn Korff School of Music
• Steve Kolbe, Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film (8)
• Tyler White, Glenn Korff School of Music(4)
• Sandra Williams, School of Art, Art History & Design (11)