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Crimson Spirit Award -- Lynn McColl
UA Awards Honor Employees

Lynn McColl

Lynn McColl, receptionist in the Office of Alumni Affairs, first of all loves and is loyal to the University beyond what is necessary to perform her job. She "greets everyone she sees with a smile and a warm welcome," wrote her nominator, Sue Jamison, office assistant in Alumni events.

Jamison praises McColl for bringing out the true Crimson Spirit in others: Lynn is a leader through her warm attitude and excitement about what goes on at the University. "Lynn is always the first to let everyone know about all the various events on campus," wrote Jamison.

The Crimson Spirit Award recognizes individual staff members who make extraordinary contributions and demonstrate a winning spirit. To nominate an employee, who must be a current non-faculty employee, contact UA Human Resources at 348-6690 or Human Resource Development at 348-7125. Crimson Spirit Winners who wish to have their picture taken for Dialog and for office records may come to the photography department in G-5 Rose Administration Building on Wednesdays Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20, anytime from 2-4 p.m. to have photos made. No appointment is necessary. For information, contact Jennifer Sanford at 348-8332.

UA Awards Honor Employees

A new brochure, scheduled to be distributed to all UA employees this semester, features information on the following programs:

Crimson Spirit Award -- This award was created to recognize individual staff members who make extraordinary contributions and demonstrate a winning spirit.

Dr. Minnie C. Miles Endowed Excellence Award -- Endowed by Dr. Minnie Miles, this annual award recognizes an administrative employee who has performed in an exemplary manner and exceeded expectations.

E. Roger Sayers Distinguished Service Award -- Created by members of the President’s Cabinet and the National Alumni Association, this annual award recognizes faculty or salaried administrative individuals who have worked in an exemplary manner to further the mission of the University.

Sam S. May Commitment to Service Award -- Created in memory of a special staff member in the chemistry department, this annual award recognizes a department, office, team or center that provides exceptional service to clients and customers.

Vergil Parks McKinley Sr. Award -- Endowed by alumnus John T. McKinley in memory of his father, this award is given monthly to an enterprising employee whose actions make outstanding contributions in fulfillment of the mission of the University.

The Bravo! Card -- is a special way to say "Thank You" for jobs well done.

The Thank You Dining Card -- adds the gift of lunch to a special "Thank You" for jobs well done.

Service Appreciation Award Program -- This program recognizes staff employees for their years of service to the University.

For more information and nomination forms, visit the Human Resources Web site at http://bama.ua.edu/~hr/ or contact Human Resources at 348-6690 or Human Resource Development at 348-7125.