Lori Goetsch Professional Staff Award

The Lori Goetsch Professional Staff Award was renamed by the Friends of K-State Libraries in 2021 to honor Lori Goetsch upon her retirement as dean of K-State Libraries. The purpose of the award is to recognize exceptional contributions to K-State Libraries by non-tenure track professional staff. One recipient is honored with a plaque of recognition and an award of $1,000 sponsored by the Friends of the K-State Libraries.


Eligibility

The award is available to non-tenure track professionals with an appointment of .5 or greater at K-State Libraries. The award will recognize contributions made to K-State Libraries in the previous two academic years. Nominees must have a minimum of 3 continuous years of service. Award recipients are not eligible for the award more than once every 5 years.


Criteria

Professional staff at K-State Libraries may be nominated based on one or more of the following areas of accomplishment. Criteria are based on the K-State President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals.



2023 Winner

Alice Anderson, instructional designer II

"Alice excels in every aspect of her role as an instructional designer. ​Her approach to the core of her job makes her an invaluable team player. This goes beyond her individual consultations. I don't think she knows how much she helps our patrons directly and indirectly.”

 

Previous winners

2022: Tom Misilo

2021: Tara Marintzer

2020: Raymond Deiser

2019: Kathy Coleman

2018: Renee Gates and Kathryn Tablot

2017: Mary Bailey

2016: Julie Bell

2015: Darchelle Martin

2014: Janice Barrons

2013: Renee Gates

2012: Mary Bailey

2011: Harish Maringanti

2010: Rachel Crocker

2009: Roberta Johnson