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Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award

The Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award was established in 2001 by David B. and Kay O. Williams to recognize an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the University in the area of technology and service. The purpose of the Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award is to provide significant recognition and a monetary award to a staff person who has made extraordinary contributions to the University in the area of technology support that has a direct impact on scholarly activities of students and/or faculty.

The award recipient will be announced during the Teaching and Learning Symposium in January, will receive an individual recognition plaque, will have his/her name plate added to the permanent plaque in the Bone Student Center, and will receive a $600 cash award to support travel for professional development. This award will help recognize Dr. Williams' commitment to building a "technology-friendly campus" in support of learning, teaching, research, and creative activities at Illinois State University.

Qualifications

Candidates for The Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award must meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrate outstanding service in a computer or technology support position to learning, teaching, research, and creative activities in any area of Illinois State University that has a direct impact on scholarly activities of students and/or faculty.
  • Hold a full-time academic professional or civil service position at Illinois State University in a technology role.
  • Have been employed for four or more years in this or a similar role at the University.
  • Must have made an extraordinary contribution to the support area of technology that is readily acknowledged by peers.

A full-time University employee must nominate the candidate by submitting:

  • The completed online form, which includes a brief description of the nominee’s job.
  • A letter of nomination that describes how the nominee has made an extraordinary technology support contribution to the University that has a direct impact on scholarly activities of students and/or faculty; a contribution that peers readily acknowledge for its impact on learning, teaching, research, or creative activities.
  • Two additional letters of support, with at least one being authored from outside the nominee’s area of employment.

Nominations and supporting letters must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024. If you need assistance completing the form, please email Dr. Craig Gatto at cgatto@ilstu.edu.

Award Recipients

  • 2024 - Todd Thomas, Coordinator, Computer Support, School of Information Technology
  • 2023 - Eric Schuller, Technology Support Associate, College of Arts and Sciences
  • 2022 - David Greenfield, Director, TechZone/Student Technologies
  • 2021 - Jeff D. Grabb, Executive Director, Technology and Building Services, College of Business
  • 2020 - Dr. Douglas Smith, Director, Learning Spaces & Audio/Visual Technologies
  • 2019 - Paul Unsbee, Director of Library Information Technology Services, Milner Library
  • 2017 - Michael Regilio, Director, College of Arts and Sciences IT
  • 2016 - Liam Doherty, Assistant Director, TechZone Student Technologies
  • 2015 - Sandy Nordine, Multimedia Operator, Learning Spaces & Audio/Video Technologies
  • 2014 - Isaac Akins, Associate Director of Technology, Mennonite College of Nursing
  • 2013 - Majeed Abu-Qulbain, UNIX System Administrator Team Lead, Administrative Technologies
  • 2012 - Krena Hoyt, Library Operations Associate, Milner Library
  • 2011 - Kate Plantholt, Computer Specialist Coordinator, College of Applied Science and technology
  • 2010 - Justin Smith, University Computer Help Desk, CISS
  • 2009 - Dr. Ken Fansler, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education
  • 2008 - Rudy Radosevich, Computer Infrastructure Support Services (CISS)
  • 2007 - Dr. Bruce Franson, Computer Support Specialist, College of Education
  • 2006 - Chris Andre, Computer Support Specialist, College of Applied Science and Technology
  • 2005 - Scott Christner, Assistant to the Dean for Facilities and Technology, College of Business
  • 2004 - David L. Kuntz, Assistant to the Director, ORAT, College of Fine Arts
  • 2003 - Sarah Walczynski, Manager of the Laboratory for Integrated Learning and Technology (LILT)
  • 2002 (and first recipient) - Scott Genung, Telecommunications Management Systems Manager