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Awards Program

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.

Administration and Operations Nomination Form
Financial Affairs Nomination Form
Public Safety Nomination Form

Real Estate and Construction Nomination Form

Office of the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs Nomination Form

All nominations are reviewed quarterly by area review committees using a rubric. Winners information is shared with the Office of the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs for recognition and to advance to the divisional award.

Area Award Winners

Administration & Operations

  • Campus Services Housing Maintenance Team: Sarah Draper, Sergio Esquivel, Jeff Flores, Rudy Gay, Pete Gonzales, Scott Troxell, Mark Suozzi, Max Weinreich

Financial Affairs

  • Amy Fritz

Public Safety

  • Juan Martinez

RPM

  • Eva Arroyo

Administration & Operations

  • 4th Floor Admin Team: Valeria Cenoz, Debbie Mendez & Madison Webb

Financial Affairs

  • Brenda Clarke

Public Safety

  • Erica Fuentez

RPM

  • Stores Team: John Yarbrough, Andrew Jackson, Stephen Lloyd, Latona Slater

VPBA

  • Jolene Mandujano

Administration & Operations

  • Louie Rodriguez

Financial Affairs

  • Distribution Services team: Javier Gonzales, Ernest Valdez, Eunice Morante, Beto Aleman, Edward Garza, John Salas, Sonny DeLeon, Joe Alderete, Angel Garza, Monica Chavez, Rodney Harborth, Bianca Villarreal, Russell Hulse, Mayra Espinoza, Blane Walter, Olinda Ongay, Marcellas Walker, Francisco Cayeros, Pete Vazquez

Public Safety

  • Juan Martinez
  • Priscilla Trevino

RPM

  • Gerry Valdez

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

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

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

Administration & Operations

  • Fire and Life Safety Team

Campus Services 

  • Moises Hernandez

Facilities

  • Michael Cole

Financial Affairs

  • Elizabeth Bay

Public Safety 

  • Rochelle Jefferson

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.

Awards Program

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

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

 

Congratulations to Bruce Williams - Financial Affairs, the winner of the first annual Business Affairs Impact Award!

 

Student Award Winners

Rising Star

  • Barsha Shrestha

Innovator

  • Jada Jones

Roadrunner Spirit

  • NPB Student Collaborative Team: Caitlin ‘Mae’ Chlebos, Sarah Karr, Karla Aldapa, Maya Collier, Hannah Hughes, Ashley Soto, Aaleyah Hinojosa, Dharti Magan Patel, Vanshika Patel, Natalie Perez

Rising Star

  • Sarah Draper

Innovator

  • Dubelsa Villarreal

Roadrunner Spirit

  • Brianna Contreras
  • Nydia Arredondo
  • Cerella Wong