CUSTODIAL LEGACY During this year’s Custodial Awards ceremony, Allison Steele, associate director of employee experience and professional development, was surprised with the Custodial Legacy Award for 2015–21. It’s the first time the award has been given. Of Steele, her team said, “Your vast contributions and immense care have fundamentally impacted this team. Your passion for us has set an example and left a lasting impression. We are successful because of you. We are who we are because of you.”
2020 and 2021 Custodial Award Winners These annual University Facilities awards recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating the custodial commitments — safety, hospitality, quality, and efficiency. CUSTODIAL HERO AWARD
Performs decisively in the face of adversity. Their acts of selfless service demonstrate the highest form of respect and gratitude. ALL FRONTLINE CUSTODIAL STAFF (2020–21)
CUSTODIAL EFFICIENCY AWARD
Displays creative thinking, provides innovative suggestions, and continually seeks ways to improve the operation HENNIE APANGA, CUSTODIAN (2020) KADEFA SPAHIC, CUSTODIAN (2021)
CUSTODIAL SAFETY AWARD
Champions safety through their actions and commitment to themselves, their fellow staff, and the entire UR community
CUSTODIAL COMMITMENT AWARD
SAMIDA MESIC, CUSTODIAN (2020) MAZIE ELLERBE, TEAM LEADER (2021)
BARBARA JOHNSON-COLEMAN, CUSTODIAN (2020) MAURICIO LOPEZ, RETHINK WASTE SUPERVISOR (2021)
CUSTODIAL HOSPITALITY AWARD
Demonstrates a positive attitude and an ability to build lasting relationships
Most exemplifies all four commitments of the custodial department
CUSTODIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
HIRUT GETACHEW, CUSTODIAN (2020) PATRICIA VASQUEZ, CUSTODIAN (2021)
Demonstrates dedication to the team’s success; develops those around them; and serves those they lead
CUSTODIAL QUALITY AWARD
SLAVI MILEV, RETHINK WASTE ASSOCIATE (2020) PAUL JUST, CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR (2021)
Displays exemplary attention to detail and exceptional service NELI METODIEVA, CUSTODIAN (2020) KIM JACKSON, CUSTODIAN (2021) 22
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