UW Research

Office of Research Staff Awards

The Annual Office of Research Staff Awards recognize the service and outstanding contributions of our colleagues across all research and administrative units in the Office of Research. Awardees are nominated by colleagues or managers, and selected by a committee comprised of representatives from each OR unit.  There are six award categories, each aligning to one of the Office of Research Values.

Excellence in Research Support

Recognizes an individual or a team who go above and beyond in fostering administrative efficiency to support a world-class research ecosystem.

  • 2025 – Josy Combs (OSP) 

Integrity in Action

Honors those who demonstrate ethical leadership, transparency, and fairness in their work supporting regulatory compliance and research integrity, especially in complex situations.

  • 2025 – Christina Cruzen (ACO3Rs, WaNPRC)

Collaboration Catalyst

Celebrates individuals who build bridges across departments within the Office of Research or with other central units to enable more effective problem solving or support campus-wide research infrastructure.

  • 2025 – Mandy Morneault (ORC)

Champion of Community

Honors efforts to promote a research support ecosystem where perspectives of all researchers and research administrators are respected and valued.

  • 2025 – WaNPRC Project Coordination Unit: Alisha McNett, Britni Curtis, Jesse Day, Kristi Young, Veronica Nelson

Responsive Partner

Recognizes an individual who provides timely, effective solutions and builds trust through clear communication and a commitment to customer service.

  • 2025 – Galen Basse (HSD)

Campus Connector

For individuals who strengthen our partnership with academic units, supporting the culture of shared responsibility for research compliance, through improved systems or processes, education, or community building activities.

  • 2025 – Laurie Stephan (ORC)

Vice Provost’s Choice: Collective Impact

This award honors cross-department collaborative efforts that amplify impact and strengthen the UW research ecosystem.

  • 2025 – OR Communication Team: Breona Gutschmidt, David Bellard, Kim Halstead, Mara Rivet, Megan Tedell-Hlady, Johnny Anthony