Outstanding Administrator and Administrative Service Awards ceremony recognizes more than 120 employees [PHOTOS]
More than 120 Ohio University administrators were honored at the 2019 Outstanding Administrator and Administrative Service Awards Ceremony on April 2 in the Walter Hall Rotunda.
The annual ceremony recognizes the service of those employed for 10 years or more and also celebrates retiring administrators for their outstanding work. Every honoree received a gift according to their years of service.
First given in 1975, Outstanding Administrator Awards are conferred each year to three individuals who exemplify a strong commitment and distinguished service to Ohio University. This year’s three recipients of the prestigious Outstanding Administrator Award were:
- John Bowditch, director of the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, Athens Campus
- Ji-Yeung Jang, director of Global Affairs, Athens Campus
- Martha Tanedo, coordinator of Financial Aid and Student Activities, Chillicothe Campus
Here are some of the best pictures from the event:
![Tim Epley](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-Tim-Epley-podium-600px_1.jpg)
undefinedAdministrative Senate Chair Tim Epley greets the large crowd at the annual ceremony in Walter Hall Rotunda.
![Nellis with outstanding administrators](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-OutAdmin-winners-Nellis-600px_1.jpg)
undefinedPresident M. Duane Nellis (center) poses with 2019 Outstanding Administrators John Bowditch (left) and Martha Tanedo (right). The third winner, Ji-Yeung Jang, was out of the country and couldn't attend the ceremony.
![Heather Cumbo](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-heather-cumbo-400px_1.jpg)
undefinedHeather Cumbo was the most senior employee honored in 2019 with 45 years of service. She works as an ERP Developer III in the Office of Information Technology.
![Kathy Brooks](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-kathy-brooks-400px_1.jpg)
undefinedKathy Brooks completed 40 years of service at Ohio University this academic year. She is the executive director of strategic initiatives in the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
![Retirees](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-retirees-with-30-yrs-600px_1.jpg)
undefinedAdministrators retiring in 2019 with 30 of More Years of Service (L-R): Theresa Thompson, Gwen Whitehead, Anita Leach and Gillian Berchowitz.
![30 years](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-30yrs-600px.jpg)
undefinedThe employees recognized for 30 years of service include (L-R): Jodie Van Winkle, Thomas Massey, Kim McClain, Ann Paulins, Cindy Perry and Jay Morris.
![25 years](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-25yrs-600px.jpg)
undefinedThe 25 years of service employees were (L-R): John Bowman, Joan Butcher, Ronald Williams and Shawn Ostermann. They received an engraved ceramic Athens block.
![20 years](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-20yrs-600px.jpg)
undefinedThese employees reached the 20 years of service milestone this year. They posed with the black umbrellas they received as a gift.
![15 years](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-15yrs-600px.jpg)
undefinedThe 15 years of service group received brown leather portfolios as a gift.
![10 years](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/imported-images/2019-Apr/admin_service_awards-19-10yrs-600px.jpg)
undefinedThe 10 years of service group was the largest and each of them received a portable charger as a gift.