Employee excellence recognized at annual awards ceremony

The University of Texas at Arlington News Releases

The University of Texas at Arlington honored eight individual employees and one team of employees at this year’s Outstanding Maverick Awards recognition dinner.

Winners were nominated by their peers and selected by the Outstanding Maverick Selection Committee for making an impact on the university through diversity, community outreach, service excellence or sustainability.
Individual Outstanding Maverick Awards were presented to Kirstin Coffman, Coordinator I in University Center & Guest Services; Jon Lawling, Plumber Lead in Building Maintenance; Nicholas Myers, Construction Project Coordinator in Facilities Management; Gloria Nino, Building Attendant I in Custodial Department; Latoya Oduniyi, Assistant Director in Health Services; Nicole Philip, Assistant Director for Employer Relations in the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center; Bonnie Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant I in University Events; and Theresa Ross, Administrative Assistant II in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.
“Our outstanding Mavericks embody the values and principles that make UTA a great institution,” said Jean Hood, vice president for human resources. “Their dedication and passion are a mark of UTA’s commitment to excellence.”
UTA’s Staff Advisory Council executive board was awarded the Outstanding Maverick Team Award. The group, led by President Kirstin Coffman, focused on increasing guest speakers and philanthropic efforts.
Bobby Belovics, Charles Biel, Sonya Darr, Hillary Green, Margie Jackymack and Trish Mann also serve on the Staff Advisory Council executive board.
“I’m honored to be recognized for my contributions to the university, both within my department and the Staff Advisory Council,” Coffman said. “It is a privilege to work alongside fellow employees  who make UTA an even better institution. 
Employees with 10, 15, 20, 25 and 35 years of service were also honored.
Read more about the Outstanding Maverick award winners and see all years of service honorees here.
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