Faculty and staff honored at 33rd annual ceremony

A nearly full house turned out Tuesday to recognize the accomplishments of Western Washington University faculty and staff members at the 33rd Annual Spring Recognition Ceremony on the Western Washington University campus.

Recognized at the event were nine Presidential Exceptional Effort Award winners, recent retirees and those employees celebrating certain anniversary years at the university.

Exceptional Effort Award winners:

  • Esther Harris
  • Joan Vandersypen
  • Joe Attolini
  • Lori Larkin
  • Debbi Baughn
  • Tim Wynn
  • Tim Kraft
  • Donna Janigo
  • Paul Madison

Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire gave a video proclamation of her appreciation for WWU faculty and staff members. Watch the video on Western Today here.

For more information about the ceremony, visit the recognition page on the president's website here.

Esther Harris, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. In the background are Kathy Wetherell, interim vice president for Business and Financial Affairs; Steve Swan, vice president for University Relations; Stephanie Bowers
Joan Vandersyspen, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Joe Attolini, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Lori Larkin, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Debbi Baughn, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Tim Wynn, left, shares a laugh with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Tim Kraft, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Donna Janigo, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU
Paul Madison, left, stands with WWU President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | WWU