Facilities/Construction Management (F/CM) recently hosted its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon for staff.
The theme was “Hawaiian Fiesta” with Mexican cuisine and Hawaiian décor. In addition to savoring the meal, attendees had the opportunity to wear leis and take photos in a photo booth.
The First Celebration: Years of Service
F/CM Senior Associate Vice Chancellor/Vice President David Oliver served as the event emcee for a full room. The first category of celebration was the Years of Service Certificates, recognizing staff who have worked for the University of Houston for five-plus years. The list progressed in length of service, culminating with Beatriz Vargas, who celebrated her 44th year with UH. Oliver himself received a Years of Service certificate for 10 years.
The Excellence Awards: An Overview
Based on F/CM’s motto of Building Futures, Maintaining Excellence, the two titular awards express a range of possible interpretations, yet always denote exceptional performance.
Building Futures Awards typically go to one team and one individual whose work improved the future of the department, the campus, and most importantly student success.
Maintaining Excellence Awards typically go to one team and one individual for outstanding work that ensured exceptional operations for the department and/or University.
Both awards signal UH’s reputation for the highest standards.
Cross-Teams Awards: Nominees & Winners
Six cross-teams received nominations for their collaborative work:
- Campus Lighting Map Team
- Deferred Maintenance Strategic Team
- Emergency Response Strategic Team
- Onboarding Strategic Team
- Policies & Documents Library Strategic Team
- UHPD Sub Station Project Team
The Building Futures award went to the Onboarding Strategic Team, which Glenn Serdar accepted on the team’s behalf. The Maintaining Excellence award went to the UHPD Sub Station Project Team, which Gabriel McLemore accepted on the team’s behalf.
Employee Awards: Nominees & Winners
12 individuals were nominated for their exceptional work:
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Ruth Hulett, the office administrator with Facilities Planning & Construction, took home the
Building Futures award.
In a surprise twist, Oliver announced that this year had a tie for the Maintaining
Excellence award. Two individuals came up to each receive this award: Larry Mayo,
who is a Skilled Trades technician, and Adolfo Zambrano, the Locksmith supervisor.
A Message of Admiration and Gratitude
Facilities/Construction Management is grateful for its remarkable staff and pleased to recognize outstanding work every year. A heartfelt kudos to all the nominees, and special thanks to the F/CM administrators and support staff who made the event possible.