Awards & Recognition
Awards are a meaningful way to recognize employee contributions, create a sense of belonging and positively impact institutional culture. The Business Affairs awards program is an important part of our larger recognition program and aligns with our strategic destination to cultivate a compassionate, inspiring and empowering workplace.
Area Awards
Each major area within Business Affairs recognizes outstanding employees on their teams through a quarterly award. Business Affairs team members are invited to nominate individuals and teams for these awards, with nominations accepted on an ongoing basis. Only UTSA employees (full-time or part-time) are eligible for these awards.
Student Awards
Business Affairs is excited to recognize exemplary student employees throughout our functional areas. Anyone can nominate students for awards in the following categories: Rising Star, Innovator, and Roadrunner Spirit. Nominations are accepted for student awards once a semester.
Nomination Forms
Access the nomination form for your department below.
Area Award Winners
Winter 2023
Administration & Operations
- Jennifer Evetts
Financial Affairs
- Ynes Alderson
Public Safety
- The Community Affairs Section: Lizette Martinez, Dubelsa Villarreal, Gabriel Hernandez, Officer Liz Rivera, Officer Melody Erickson, Sergeant Veronica Waelbroeck
RPM
- Jessica Gutierrez
Fall 2023
Administration & Operations
- Alyshea Techam
Campus Services
- Irasema "Sammie" Boatright
Facilities
- Matthew Fey
Financial Affairs
- Valentin Salazar
Public Safety
- No winner
Real Estate, Construction and Planning
- Alex Perez
Summer 2023
Administration & Operations - Strategic Communications - People Excellence Website Overhaul Team
- Elyse Brown
- Martha Hinojosa
- Raina Perez
- Ruben Ortiz
Campus Services - Housing Building Attendants
- Herlinda Tovar
- Debra Salas
- Ana Cortes
- Fidencio Oviedo
- James Palmer
- Sandra Sanchez
- Marissa Willborn
Facilities
- Brian Montoya
Financial Affairs - Distribution Services Department
- Diana Macias-Ollervidez
- Javier Gonzales
- Ed Garza
- Debra Villanueva
Public Safety - Peer Support Team
- Belinda Hernandez
- BSCS Public Safety Officer George Dilworth
- Cpt. Manuel Gutierrez
Real Estate, Construction and Planning
- Andrew Goodenough
Spring 2023
Administration & Operations
- Fire and Life Safety Team
Campus Services
- Moises Hernandez
Facilities
- Michael Cole
Financial Affairs
- Elizabeth Bay
Public Safety
- Rochelle Jefferson
Fall 2022
Administration & Operations
- Andrea McClure
Campus Services
- James Palmer
Facilities
- Robert Lopez
Financial Affairs
- Bruce Williams
Public Safety
- Self Defense Team
Real Estate, Construction and Planning
- Diana Almaraz
Division and University Awards
All department award winners will be automatically forwarded for consideration in the Business Affairs Impact Award. These special recognitions are offered once a year, with winners announced in January.
Winners from the Business Affairs Impact Award may be considered for the UTSA University Excellence Awards, contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements, which are hosted each April. Additional nominations are encouraged from all areas within Business Affairs for representation in the University Excellence Awards.
Business Affairs Award Winners
2023 Impact Award Winners
Team
Administration & Operations - Strategic Communications - People Excellence Website Overhaul Team
- Elyse Brown
- Martha Hinojosa
- Raina Perez
- Ruben Ortiz
Leadership
- Alex Perez - Real Estate, Construction and Planning
- Corporal Rochelle Jefferson - Public Safety
Above and Beyond
- Matthew Fey - Facilties
Initiative
- Michael Cole - Facilities
Collaboration
- Elizabeth Bay - Financial Affairs
2022 Impact Award Winner
Congratulations to Bruce Williams - Financial Affairs, the winner of the first annual Business Affairs Impact Award!
