Texas Tech University

Staff Accomplishments

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Kirk Rodriguez

Nominated by US Foods, Tyson, and Ecolab, Kirk Rodriguez was honored with the IFMA Silver Plate Award. IFMA recognizes outstanding operators, manufacturers, distributors, and associate partners. A jury of trade press editors and previous award winners weighs the merits of hundreds of candidates before selecting the executives who are honored with the IFMA Silver Plate Award. Congratulations Kirk!

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Texas Tech Grounds Wins A Green Star Award

The Professional Grounds Management Society recognized Texas Tech University - R7 Pedestrian Mall with an Honor Award in the Society's 2022 Green Star Awards competition. The award was given in the Public Works Site category for exceptional grounds maintenance.

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STARS Silver Institution

Texas Tech University was recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education as a STARS Silver Institution for the second year in a row based on its reported accomplishments in campus sustainability. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating Systemâ„¢ (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. It addresses the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability.

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Sarah Cody

Sarah Cody with Accounting Services was recognized as a Future of the Field honoree and as a rising star in research administration by the Society of Research Administrators International.

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Stephanie Laughlin

Stephanie Laughlin was awarded the Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award, which was designed to recognize service, dedication, and significant contributions to student housing at a specific college or university. Congratulations Stephanie!

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Outstanding Custodial Worker of the Year

Four Operations Division custodial staff members received the Outstanding Custodial Worker of the Year Award during the 21st Annual Simon Institute Symposium: Angel Montes, Edgardo Berrios, Modesta Diaz, and Aracely Corona. Each recipient was recognized for their hard work and dedication to following the OS1 cleaning procedures.

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Chris Gerik

Congratulations to Chris with Procurement Services for being awarded the "Above and Beyond" recognition by the National Cooperative Procurement Partners Association.

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Brett Conners

Brett Conners was awarded Nancy Murphy Chadwick New Professional of Distinction, which was designed to recognize the outstanding work and impact of a new housing professional who is energetic, innovative, have a positive attitude, and provides motivation to others.

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