Human Resources Recognition and Awards

Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness strives to provide outstanding human resources programs, services and expertise to the employees and departments of Texas A&M University. We are honored to be the recipient of several national and state awards; university awards; and Human Resources-specific awards that recognize our efforts. We are also proud that many of our Human Resources staff are recognized individually for their contributions to the university.

The following list represents awards from the past 10 years. Congratulations to all!

Human Resources Division Recognition

• 2020 Learning in Practice Awards Business Partnership Award and the Innovation Award  
• 2015 Texas Higher Education Human Resources Association (THEHRA) Innovation Award
• 2015 Texas A&M, Diversity Service Team Award
• 2014 College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), HR Innovation Award
• 2014 Texas A&M, Sustainable Office Certification, 2 Star Rating

Human Resources Team Recognition

• 2023 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™ Gold level from American Heart Association awarded to Living Well at Texas A&M
• 2022 Association for Talent Development Excellence in Practice Award awarded to Organizational Development

Human Resources Staff Recognition

Texas A&M, President's Meritorious Service Award

• 2021 Melanie Upton
• 2017 Michelle Steedly (Supervisor Award)
• 2016 Ada Green
• 2015 Sarah Tobola
• 2015 Laura Dohnalik
• 2015 Nancy De Leon
• 2013 Pamela Praesel

Division of Finance and Operations Excellence Award

• Individual Award
  • 2021 Nikki Cavender, Carmen Garcia, & Melanie Upton
  • 2019 Kourtney Bassett
  • 2015 Lesley Mizer, Rebecca Morgan, & Michelle Steedly
  • 2014 Sarah Tobola
  • 2013 Tami Overby and Claudia Pine
  • 2011 Laura Dohnalik and Jim Kuhlmann
• RESPECT Award
  • 2020 Sandra Edwards
  • 2015 Judy Kurtz
  • 2012 Laura Dohnalik
• Visionary Award
  • 2015 Janelle Ramirez
• New Employee Impact
  • 2021 Jamie Garcia
• Team Award
  • 2013 TrainTraq Classroom Registration Team
  • 2012 Council on Respect Team
  • 2011 Leadership Institute Implementation Team

Texas A&M Fish Camp Namesake

• 2015 Anna Satterfield
• 2014 Janelle Ramirez
• 2012 Mary Bailey