The following persons have received the Distinguished Staff Award since the program was established in 1997.

2008

• Philip Mote, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Oceans (JISAO)'s Climate Impacts Group
• Robin Bennett, Medical Genetics Clinic
• Hendrik Simons, Center for Aeronautical Astrophysics and Nuclear Physics
• Sue Park, Custodial Services
• Mona Pitre-Collins, Center for Experiential Learning

2007

• Marne Faber, Burn and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Harborview Medical Center
• Deborah Flores, Engineering
• Elaine Franks, Psychology
• Pamela Robenolt, Student-Athlete Academic Services
• Cynthia St. Clair, Music

2006

• Mary Ellen Anderson, Program Coordinator, Division of Art History, School of Art
• Alysun Deckert, Clinical Dietician, Food and Nutrition Department, UW Medical Center
• Kathryn Leonard, Conservation Supervisor, Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries
• Gary N. Pedersen, Administrator, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences & Department of Chemistry
• English in the Workplace Team
  • Karen Long, Director, Financial Services
    
  • Alison Stevens, Director, Program Development, International Outreach Programs, Educational Outreach

2005

• Michael Biggins, Slavic & Eastern European Librarian
• Jason Boyd, Academic Counselor Lead, Undergraduate Advising
• Cynthia Fester, Secretary Lead, School of Law
• Sterling Luke, Mason/Plasterer, Physical Plant
• Douglas Machle, Assistant to the Chair, Classics

2004

• Se Suk Aprille, Custodian, Facilities Services
• Jackie Matthews, Sign Language Interpreter Coordinator, Disability Services Office
• Stacey McCandlish, Social Worker, UWMC Social Work
• Michael Verchot, Director, Business and Economic Development Program, School of Business
• Alan Weldin, Scene Shop Manager, School of Drama.

2003

• James. A. Gladden, Technical Services Manager, Department of Chemistry
• Jennifer M. Mas, SPARX Program, School of Medicine
• Laurel Sercombe, Archivist, Ethnomusicology
• David E. Snyder, Media Technician Senior, UW Bothell
• Team Award: Suzzallo Library Renovation Project
  • Betty Jo Kane, Manager, Facilities Operations, UW Libraries
  • Paula M. Walker, Assistant Director, UW Libraries

2002

• Gary Ausman, Director, International Services Office
• Felicia Hecker, Associate Director, Middle East Center, Jackson School of International Studies
• Sandra Kroupa, Book Arts and Rare Books Curator, University Libraries
• Keith Ward, Copy Center Lead, UW Tacoma
• Team Award: Facilities Services
  • Brian Davis, Irrigation Specialist, Grounds
  • James Boecksteigel, Maintenance Mechanic, Grounds

2001

• Rosana Augustztiny, Assistant Director, Burke Museum
• Pedro Borrayo-Alatorre, Custodian, Custodial Services
• David Duggins, Marine Technologist, Friday Harbor Labs
• Sinh Simmons, Manager, Grant and Contract Services
• Susanna Westen, Program Coordinator, Slavic Languages and Literature

2000

• Cynthia Fugate, Librarian and Director, Academic Services, Bothell Library
• David Hurley, Senior Computer Specialist, Biology
• Laura Robinson, Program Coordinator, Rehabilitation Medicine
• Kellus Stone, Administrator, Industrial Engineering
• Mahmoud Zubeidi, Duplicating Services Supervisor, Publications Services

1999

• Tom Burritt, Research Engineer, Nuclear Physics
• Lynn Catlett, Administrative Assistant, College of Forest Resources
• Mary Martin, Custodian, Custodial Services
• LeRoy Olson, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Applied Physics Lab
• Carol Robbins, Research Technologist, Neurological Surgery

1998

• Cindy C. Farell, Patient Services Coordinator, Pediatrics Clinic, UWMC Roosevelt
• Scott D. Mah, Manager, Telecommunications Services
• Brenda K. Montgomery, Program Coordinator, Diabetes Prevention Program
• Kristen C. Spexarth, Gardener, Physical Plant Grounds
• Thomas Wade, Maintenance and Repair Supervisor, Dentistry

1997

• Genevieve Barney, Office Assistant, Purchasing
• Carrie M. Cone, Secretary Senior, CINTAFOR, College of Forest Resources
• Craig P. Staude, Computer Specialist, Friday Harbor Laboratories
• Geraldine Williams, Office Support Supervisor, Department of Psychology
• Team Award: Center for Human Development & Disability Experimental Education Unit
• Jennifer Annable, Principal, Experimental Education Unit
• Cecile Lindquist, Admissions and Community Liaison Coordinator, Experimental Education Unit