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 winners of the 2025 AO Annual Staff Awards are pictured during the Staff Appreciation Meal.
Pictured left to right: Senior Vice President Michael B. Cline, Officer Zach Waltz, Lieutenant Ryan Edwards, Kristi Brown, Leslie Rody, Jake Denecke, Kyra McIntosh, Mark Fell, Suzi Manns, Dave Lucas, Richard Badders

Gold Service Awards

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

2025 Winners
  • Mark Fell, Grounds
  • Suzi Manns, Procurement Services
  • Kristi Brown, Capital Asset Management

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.

2025 Winners
  • Officer Zach Waltz, Purdue University Police Department
  • Richard Badders, Energy and Utilities
  • Leslie Rody, Analytics and Information Management
  • Jake Denecke, Physical Facilities for Office of Research

Outstanding Leader Award

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

2025 Winners
  • Lieutenant Ryan Edwards, Purdue University Police Department
  • Dave Lucas, Operations and Maintenance
  • Kyra McIntosh, Purdue Memorial Union