Swanson receives SNR Staff Recognition Award

SNR director John Carroll presents Patty Swanson with the spring 2015 SNR Staff Recognition Award on April 15. (Mekita Rivas | Natural Resources)
SNR director John Carroll presents Patty Swanson with the spring 2015 SNR Staff Recognition Award on April 15. (Mekita Rivas | Natural Resources)

Patty Swanson, SNR graduate student support office associate, received the spring 2015 SNR Staff Recognition Award. She was presented with the award at the annual SNR Spring Potluck on April 15.

The SNR Staff Advisory and Professional Development Committee (SAPDC) is charged with coordinating the SNR Staff Recognition Award. The awards are presented at the SNR Holiday Party/December Potluck and Spring Potluck.

The purpose of this award is to recognize the positive contributions of SNR/NRBC staff. Selection is based entirely on nominations received. The committee does not seek additional information or use personal experience in evaluating nominees to prevent selection bias. Nominations forms are based upon the following criteria:

• Exceptional service and dedication to SNR
• Creativity and innovation on the job
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students and clientele

The recipient(s) receive a plaque and $350 stipend.