Spirit of RQT

By Kris Jaeger

In June 2002 the RQT and the EIT sponsored a Financial Management-wide contest to promote involvement in recognition events. The aim was to create a centerpiece that would be used at RQT events. Prizes in the form of gift certificates were given to the first through fourth place winners. The entries will remain on display for a short while on the RQT website at http://www.washington.edu/admin/finmgmt/qi/rqt/.

The winners were:

1st - Accounts Receivable Section - Grant and Contract Accounting
2nd - Rae Ann Laubenstein - Controller’s Office
3rd - Mike Fleming, Amy Wallock, Farida Ablang – Payroll
4th - Chris Malins, Cathy Billings - Treasury

In addition to increasing involvement in “The spirit of Recognition,” the RQT saw the centerpiece contest as a way to spice up recognition events. The rules left the contest open to a wide variety of ideas and creativity. The centerpieces ranged from beautiful and ornate to thoughtful and festive. The centerpieces will be circulated throughout Financial Management during future award ceremonies.

All areas of Financial Management participated in the contest by either submitting an entry or by voting online. The RQT and EIT appreciate all the involvement and the excitement put into the contest.