We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 NMC Staff Excellence Award and the NMC Team Excellence Award.
These individuals and teams have been nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in their service to our students, our colleagues, and the community. Please join us in congratulating this year’s finalists!
Staff Excellence Nominees
The following staff members have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the NMC mission and values:
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Marcus Bennett -
Amy Burns Bailey -
Skylar Berry -
Liz Celeste -
Shannon Croll -
Cindy Duby -
Brittany Hanbury -
Patty Cron-Huhta -
Laura Stevens -
Karen Ford -
Eileen Vaughn -
Lisa vonReichbauer -
Nicole Wenstrup
Team Excellence Nominees
The following teams have demonstrated outstanding collaboration and commitment to the NMC mission and values:
- Admissions Team: Lisa vonReichbauer, Cathryn Claerhout, Kyle Ferrill, Traci Heidbrider, Rorie Kawula, Augusta Kummer, Beth Weaver
- Foundation Team: Katharine Marvin, Megan Bylsma, Bill Czyzyk, Michele Ensign, Alana McKinnie, Bridget Munroe, Danielle Quinlan, Paul Schoppe, Rachel Urkowitz, Zach Whitaker,
- Grounds Team: Dan Hoseit, Max McColl, Jeremy Maloney.
- Residence Life Team: Marcus Bennett, Kaitlyn DeBoer, Brooklynn Golnick, Corbin Thompson
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to NMC. Congratulations to you all!
Save the Date: “You Made It Possible”
The award recipients will be revealed and celebrated during our annual You Made It Possible employee recognition event. Join us for this year’s special NMC 75th Anniversary reunion event (and swag)!
Please RSVP by accepting the calendar invitation and join us for the excitement!
Event: You Made It Possible
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
For questions: hr@nmc.edu or call the HR team at 995-2612
We look forward to seeing you there!