The Spot Award is presented to Faculty and Staff by their manager for work that goes above and beyond. Awards are a $50 gift card. Managers are expected to use discretion and judgment. Not all employees will receive one/more per year. To nominate someone please complete the form.
Here are some examples of the reasons Spot Award winners have been nominated:
Each year, Staff Council calls for nominations for our Staff Council Award, and presents the award to one well-deserving Champlain staff member who is actively engaged in making Champlain College a great place to work.
Edward Phelps Lyman Professorship
The Edward Phelps Lyman Professorship Award is given to a full-time faculty member dedicated to teaching and service at Champlain College.
Francine Page Excellence in Teaching Award
The Francine Page Excellence in Teach Award is for an adjunct faculty member who shows dedication to students and the mission of Champlain College through excellent teaching.
Academic Innovation Award
Established in 2022, the Academic Innovation Award spotlights individuals and teams whose collaboration, inventiveness, and hard work exemplify academic innovation at Champlain.
Faculty Emeritus
Faculty Emeritus status honors retired faculty who made a commitment to Champlain College in multiple roles.
Students nominate a staff member who has gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their experience at Champlain. This recognition is specifically for staff members engaging with students outside the classroom. Faculty members in dual staff roles are also eligible.
The 2024 Student Support Award winner is Emily Merrill!
This award is presented to an individual who has worked at the college for less than two years and has had a significant influence on our community. Criteria considers innovation, collaboration, positive impact on others, and enthusiasm for Champlain.
The 2024 Rising Star Award winner is Melina del Castillo!
The Elizabeth A. Durick Staff Service Award is intended to recognize a staff member who has had a positive impact on the College community. This honor, to be awarded every year, is named in honor of the late Elizabeth Durick, who was an exemplary staff member.
The 2024 Elizabeth A. Durick Staff Service Award winner is Lyle King!
Madison West
Sarah Calnan
Spencer Clark
Celia Dehais
Bethany Dietrich
Silas Farrar
Erin Ferrara
Lida Kazemi Ghamsari
Danielle L’Esperance
James Lang
Hannah Marton
Elizabeth McAllister
Christopher Mendenhall
Kaelyn Murray
Adrienne Phillips Luhr
Kimberly Quinn
Emily Rudolph
Megan Sheldon
Tanya Lee Stone
Kaylee Sullivan
Rebecca Swem
Leslie Van Wagner
Timothy Van Woert
Susan Waryck
Gary Washburn
Nicholas Anderson
Tara Arneson
Cullen Bostock
James Clere
Regina Farrell
Cooper Fellows
Barbara Colombo
Annika Hawkins-Hilke
Jimena Huaco
Heidi Lebrun
Keith Oppenheim
Kerry Shackett
John Ware
Jason Cone
Joshua Corrow
Parthiv Patel
Theodore Winokur
Leslie Averill
Julie Eldred
Kelly Thomas
Ellen Zeman
None
Wayne Buttles
Bridget Calacci
James Ellefson
Jennifer Perlee
None