CONWAY, Ark. (May 25, 2018) – Hendrix College staff were
recognized today at a special event on campus.
Martha Dyer of Dining Services and Cris Williamson of the
Business Office were the recipients of the “Indi” Award for a staff member who,
by his or her service, has proven to be an indispensable member of, and contributor
to, the Hendrix community.
Dyer’s nominator noted that “Martha takes the time to know everyone,
and also takes the time for student activities.” Williamson was praised for her
readiness to assist co-workers: “Cris is always willing to lend a helping hand,
whether it is for routine Business Office operations, through her role as
building coordinator in Fausett Hall, or with orienting new employees.”
Jenn Morehead, director of annual giving in the Office of
Development, was the 2018 recipient of the A. C. Millar Innovator Award. The
Millar Award goes to a staff member recognized for having the courage to
champion new and innovative ideas for the betterment of Hendrix College. The
award is named for former Hendrix College President Alexander C. Millar, who
was instrumental in moving the College from Altus to Conway in 1890.
“Jenn implemented the Second Ask calling group during Phonathon with
great results,” wrote Morehead’s nominator. “She also worked on getting alumni
local business owners involved in Day of Giving, and many alumni business
owners have already expressed interest in participating again next year. She has followed through on all
of these new ideas while getting her Master’s degree, and has worked so hard to
improve donor relations for our College.”
A new honor, the Helen S. Plotkin Team Excellence Award, went to
the offices and individuals who helped with this spring’s Hendrix Day of Giving
campaign. Named for former Vice President of Marketing Communications Helen S.
Plotkin, who retired in 2017 after more than two decades of service to Hendrix,
this award goes to a staff office (or a project team of staff members from
multiple offices) to recognize a successful project or accomplishment that
contributes to the strategic goals of the College. The inaugural Plotkin Award went
to collaborators from the Offices of Advancement Services, Development, and
Marketing Communications, and Jay Burling and Travis Peeples of Technology
Services.
Past Hendrix Staff Award recipients include: Laura Boyd, Bruce
DeLeuil, Eric Jones, Brenda Adams, Mary Beacham, Felicia Beaston, Julie Brown,
Jay Burling, Brett Carr, Charles Coker, Shawn Goicoechea, Jamie Fotioo Groat,
Holly Nelson, and Sharron Russell.
Joshua Pickens of Facilities Management was the 2018 recipient
of the John Paulette Unsung Hero Award, which is given by the Hendrix Student
Senate to a staff member who has had an impact on students at Hendrix.
About Hendrix College
A private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College
consistently earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts
institutions, and is featured in
Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools
That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges. Its academic quality and
rigor, innovation, and value have established Hendrix as a fixture in numerous
college guides, lists, and rankings. Founded in 1876, Hendrix has been
affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. To learn more, visit
www.hendrix.edu.