{"id":111531,"date":"2022-05-31T15:50:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T20:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=111531"},"modified":"2022-05-31T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T20:52:08","slug":"seven-staff-members-receive-outstanding-eeo-awards-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/seven-staff-members-receive-outstanding-eeo-awards-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Staff Members Receive Outstanding EEO Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Noel Wilkin (left), provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, presents the overall outstanding staff member award to Curtis Terrell, a supervisor of custodial services, during the annual Staff Council Awards ceremony Tuesday (May 31) in the Ford Center. Photo by Thomas Graning\/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 A supervisor of custodial services has been honored as the University of Mississippi<\/a>‘s overall outstanding staff member for 2022.<\/p>\n

Curtis Terrell was recognized during the annual Staff Appreciation Awards program Tuesday (May 31) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. He received a plaque, $1,000 stipend and season Ole Miss football tickets.<\/p>\n

“Curtis Terrell received an astounding 17 nominations, more than anyone else on campus,” said Noel Wilkin, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, who presented the award. “According to his peers, he is an honest and hard worker, who truly cares about others and his community, both at work and after hours. Many said he takes pride in his work and is never too big to lend a hand when needed.<\/p>\n

“Other words that stood out to the committee included ‘dependable,’ ‘team player,’ ‘knowledgeable,’ ‘positive’ and ‘dedicated.'”<\/p>\n

Charlotte Pegues, vice chancellor for student affairs, presented six other Outstanding Staff Member Awards, which included a plaque and $500 stipend, in their respective EEO categories. Winners are:<\/p>\n