Annual Staff Awards Winners

The winners of the Administrative Operations Annual Staff Awards were announced at the AO Staff Appreciation Meal. Read more about each winner and why they were nominated below.

The 2026 Annual Staff Award winners pose with their awards.
Pictured left to right: Mary Ellen Miller, Mike Munday, Clinton Keifer, David Miskin, Kyle Weaver, Chief Brad Anderson

Gold Service Awards

The Gold Service Award recognizes staff who are high-performing service providers committed to customer care.

2026 Winners
  • Mary Ellen Miller, Purdue University Police Department
  • Clinton Keifer, Operations and Maintenance

Most Valued Principle (MVP)

The MVP Award recognizes staff who have operationalized the organization’s guiding principles, contributing to a safe, reliable and transformative culture.

2026 Winners
  • Mike Munday, Campus Operations
  • Kyle Weaver, Grounds

Outstanding Leader Award

The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes people-centric leaders who visibly work to create a stable, reliable and engaged workforce.

2026 Winners
  • Chief Brad Anderson, Purdue University Fire Department
  • David Miskin, Building Services