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CFAES Superlatives

Congratulations to all the ATI faculty and staff nominated for CFAES Superlatives, and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. (If I left anyone out, please let me know!) See the full list of nominees and make your own nominations at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesfacultystaffappreciation.

Mary Poppins Award

Most likely to have everything you could ever need in their bag/desk/car

  • Leslie Eisberg nominated by Dee Dee Snyder

  • Leslie Pearce Keating nominated by Eric Williams
  • Kathy Yoder nominated by Katie LeMasters, Penny Nemitz, and Carri Gerber
  • Katie LeMasters nominated by Jeanne Semilia and Kelly Kyser
  • Abby Burkey nominated by Cindy Shelly and Carri Gerber
  • Casey Meek nominated by Julie Morris
  • Penny Nemitz nominated by Carri Gerber
MacGyver Award

Most likely to be able to fix anything using nothing but their wits and basic office supplies

  • Ben King nominated by Eric Williams

  • Carri Gerber nominated by Katie LeMasters
  • Lori Nicholson nominated by Cindy Shelly
  • Katie LeMasters nominated by Penny Nemitz
Super Glue Award

Most likely to hold the team together through a big project or tight deadline

  • Nathan Crook nominated by Eric Williams
  • Jalyn Goddard nominated by Katie LeMasters and Penny Nemitz
  • Cate Hunko nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Ruth Montz nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Dave Dietrich nominated by Carri Gerber 
Encyclopedia Award

Most likely to know who to talk to or how to get something done

  • Cindy Shelly nominated by Rick Schneiderman, Jeanne Semilia, and Kim Sayers
  • Jill Gallion nominated by Eric Williams, Katie LeMasters, Carri Gerber, and Cate Hunko
  • Betty Aylsworth nominated by Jill Byers
  • Penny Nemitz nominated by Dan Linden
  • Carri Gerber nominated by Kelly Kyser
Green Thumb Award

Most likely to have an office (and/or greenhouse) full of thriving plants

  • Lisa Dicus nominated by Katie LeMasters, Jeanne Semilia, Cindy Shelly
  • Uttara Samarakoon nominated by Penny Nemitz
Pathfinder Award

Most likely to try a new way of doing things with great results

  • Jalyn Goddard nominated by Katie LeMasters and Carri Gerber
  • Katie LeMasters nominated by Jill Gallion
  • Liz Helterbrand nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Dave Dietrich nominated by Kim Sayers
Behind the Scenes Award

Most likely to make things happen quietly and effectively

  • Lisa Dicus nominated by Rick Schneiderman

  • Jill Gallion nominated by Katie LeMasters, Penny Nemitz, and Dan Linden
  • Lori Nicholson nominated by Jeanne Semilia and Kelly Kyser
  • Cindy Shelly nominated by Jill Gallion
  • Kim Sayers nominated by Jill Byers
  • Katie LeMasters nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Mary Ann Frantz nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Julia Everhart nominated by Carri Gerber and Cate Hunko
  • Jill Byers nominated by Kim Sayers
Rookie of the Year Award

An amazing new team member

  • Carla Wilkinson nominated by Dee Dee Snyder, Katie LeMasters, Carri Gerber and Kelly Kyser
  • Rick Schneiderman nominated by Jeanne Semilia, Carri Gerber, and Penny Nemitz
Foodie Award

Most likely to have great recommendations for restaurants and activities around town

  • Kelly Kyser nominated by Katie LeMasters and Carri Gerber
  • Nathan Crook nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Denise Rotavera-Krain nominated by Cate Hunko
  • Kristina Boone nominated by Kelly Kyser
Cool as a Cucumber Award

Most likely to remain calm in every situation

  • Lori Nicholson nominated by Rick Schneiderman 

  • Mary Ann Frantz nominated by Dee Dee Snyder
  • Cindy Shelly nominated by Katie LeMasters
  • Kelly Kyser nominated by Jeanne Semilia
  • Cate Hunko nominated by Penny Nemitz
  • Penny Nemitz nominated by Dan Linden
  • Dee Dee Snyder nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Keegan Hange nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Leslie Eisberg nominated by Carri Gerber
  • Jon Witter nominated by Kim Sayers
  • Lisa Dicus nominated by Cate Hunko