Employee Recognition

Recognizing Bushnell Employees

At Bushnell University, we recognize the importance of rewarding and acknowledging our faculty and staff for their efforts in supporting the mission of the university. Several award and recognition programs are in place at all levels of the university.

Employee Awards

Iggy the Beacon, Bushnell University's mascot, poses with a service recognition award during a campus employee appreciation event.

At Bushnell University, we take pride in recognizing and celebrating our faculty and staff through a range of prestigious annual awards, including the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership, the President’s Award for Staff Performance and Campus Leadership, Faculty Emeriti, and various other ASBU annual awards that highlight and honor excellence in various aspects of our academic environment.

Additionally, we honor the dedication and commitment of our team members with special recognition for their service, marking each 5-year interval as a testament to their invaluable contributions to our university community.

President’s Award History

ASBU Award History

’25–26 President’s Award Honorees

President’s Award: Faculty

Katy Lemieux

Director of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing

President’s Award: Staff

Portrait of a smiling man with a long white beard wearing a black Bushnell Athletics polo shirt against a light background.

Corey Anderson

Athletic Director

’25-’26 Years of Service Honors

20-Year Employees

Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus

Corey Anderson, Athletic Director

Nick Askew, Assistant Athletic Director

Greg Battle, Senior Accountant

Kacie Gerdum, Dean of Admission

Darcy Nolte, Accounts Receivable Manager

10-Year Employees

Employee recognized for 10 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus

Eddie Alexander, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Fundraising Coordinator

Tammy Bovee, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Jenée Cázares, Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL

Dr. Gene James, Associate Professor

Bushnell University women’s volleyball team gathered around their coach during competition

Jason Corwin, Head Volleyball Coach

5-Year Employees

Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus

James Berry, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Lars Coburn, Assistant Director of Admission & Online Graduate Admission Counselor

Matt Geronimo, Coordinator for Campus Ministry

Jonathan Kurtz, Director of Residence Life & Student Services

Joshua Little, Assistant Professor Biblical Studies and Christian Formation

Dr. Reed Mueller, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Cris Nibblett, Grounds Manager

Kelsey Segren, Coordinator for Athletic Marketing and Communications

Jamie Womack, Head Baseball Coach

Paul Wright, Director of Student Programs

Emeriti Honors

Bushnell University takes pride in the achievements and contributions of our former and retired faculty members, who devoted years of expertise and passion to the education of our students. Their legacy continues to inspire and shape the future leaders of our institution.

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