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Celebrating Staff Who Make a Difference: The 2025 Staff Advisory Council Awards

The SAC Staff Awards highlight employees who exemplify integrity, initiative, collaboration, and a lasting impact on the UNO community.

  • published: 2025/05/08
  • contact: UNO Staff Advisory Council
  • email: unosac@unomaha.edu
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The UNO Staff Advisory Council (SAC) proudly recognized seven exceptional staff members during this year’s annual awards celebration. The SAC Staff Awards highlight employees who exemplify integrity, initiative, collaboration, and a lasting impact on the UNO community.

Each year, SAC presents three honors to staff who embody UNO’s values:

  • Staff Excellence Award
  • Above and Beyond Award
  • Unsung Hero Award

Nominees were evaluated using a rubric that measured leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and their commitment to strengthening the staff community.


2025 SAC Award Recipients

This recognition is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of UNO’s commitment to staff excellence and community leadership. Award recipients represent the Maverick spirit of service, collaboration, and innovation that moves UNO forward. Congratulations to all the honorees! For more on SAC awards and how to nominate a colleague in the future, visit the SAC Recognition page or email unosac@unomaha.edu.

Staff Excellence Award

  • Natsumi Avedissian

Above and Beyond

  • Christine Hoffman
  • April Paschall
  • Dustin Pendley

Unsung Hero

  • Kellie Zadina
  • Denise Devney
  • Sharon McCabe


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