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2026
- January – Jennifer Meiners, University Marketing and Communications
- February – Kathy Stern, SDSU Extension
- March – Sheree Heyduk, University Student Union
- April – Lisa Ulvestad, Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
- May – Luke Gassman, Office of Information Technology
- June – Tom Bigelow, SDSU Athletics
- July – Herb Saathoff, Facility and Services
- August – Scott Cowan, Hilton M. Briggs Library and Office of Information Technology
2025
- January – Jiyoung Kim, Department of Natural Resource Management
- February – Shyan Smith, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- March – Miranda Brodkorb, University Police Department
- April – Pamela Boever, Facilities and Services
- May – Jim Janssen, Facilities and Services
- June – Jessica Dold, Human Resources
- July – Tony Filholm, Facilities and Services
- August – Angie Courteau, University Student Union
- September – Shannon Hamm, SDSU Extension
- October – Adeline Flaskey, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- November – Nicholus Hayen, University Police Department
- December – Jill Alms, Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
2024
- January – Chuck Engelmann, Information Technology and SDSU Extension
- February – Amy Trautner, Child and Family Resource Network
- March – Dani Wermedal, Human Resources
- April – John Martinez, Division of Budget and Finance
- May – Matthew Rogers, Facilities and Services
- June – Ryan Hoffman, Facilities and Services
- July – Shianne Ovall, College of Nursing
- August – Kelly Steffensen, University Wellbeing
- September – Traci Johnson, Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center
- October – Tomoko Ichinomiya, Office of the President
- November – Sandra Linn, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- December – Aaron Busmann, Facilities and Services
2023
- February – Michael Jensen, Facilities and Services
- March – Diane Trombley, Facilities and Services
- April – Sarah Bisson, Housing and Residential Life
- May – Pam McBride, Office of Career Development and Student Activities
- June – Wayne Hanson, Facilities and Services
- July – Amanda Hamburger, Facilities and Services
- August – Alicia Frank, Facilities and Services
- September – Alice Nordbye, Facilities and Services
- October – Susan Sutthill, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- November – Michael Kellen, Facilities and Services
- December – Elizabeth Martinson, Division of Research and Economic Development
2022
- January – Avis Beninga, Card Services
- February – Marc Rieger, University Police Department
- March – Carolyn Mullaney, Student Life Building Services
- April – Cady Falken, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- May – Travis Fillbrandt, Facilities and Services
- June – Rick Hieb, Facilities and Services
- July – Dave Graves, University Marketing and Communications
- August – Janette Taffe-Sigler, Cashier's Office
- September – Anupriya Nalaka Jayasooriya, Housing and Residential Life
- October – Jamie Jacobsen, Graduate School
- November – Cindy Steen, Office of Grants and Contracts Administration
- December – Jordan Monnier, Facilities and Services
2021
- January – Audrey Bollin, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
- February – Jim Taggart, University Marketing and Communications
- March – Geniece Wright, College of Education and Human Sciences
- April – Natasha Young Bear, SDSU Extension
- May – Courtney Birkholtz, Facilities and Services
- June – Beth Byre, Department of Natural Resource Management
- July – Levi Smith, University Police Department
- August – Karen Bravek, Purchasing
- September – Sean Larson, Facilities and Services
- October – Cindy Schmidt, Student Life Building Services
- November – Jane Boggs, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- December – Melisa Zaug, Office of International Affairs
2020
- January – Kimberly Havard, Department of Housing and Residential Life
- February – Chuck Smith, Facilities and Services
- March – Pamela Rice, Department of Construction and Operations Management
- April – Not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
- May – Not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
- June – Not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
- July – Not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
- August – Not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
- September – Bob Pavek, Facilities and Services
- October – Becky Pistulka, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- November – Jamie Seward, Facilities and Services
- December – Daryl Julius, Facilities and Services
2019
- January – Sarah Rooney, Finance and Business
- February – Deb Vigdal, Aviation
- March – Sherry Oswald, Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
- April – Maria Hall, Office of Academic Affairs
- May – Jim Meisenheimer, Facilities and Services
- June – Dave Dykhouse, Facilities and Services
- July – Kaitlyn Oleson-Hayen, University Police Department
- August – Micayla Standish, University Marketing and Communications
- September – Jessica Albee, Facilities and Services
- October – Patricia Mast, International Affairs
- November – Pam Emmett, Family Resource Network
- December – Stephanie Sandmeier, Department of Counseling and Human Development
2018
- January - Billie Jo Pirlet, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
- February - Kevin Lipinski, University Police Department
- March - Susan Neuharth, Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
- April – April Flemming, Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
- May – Lucinda Olson, Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
- June – Jesse Lapsley, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- July – Rachel Fritz, University Marketing and Communications
- August – James DeBough, University Police Department
- September – Deb Coaker, Finance and Business
- October – Deb Schaefer, Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
- November – Josh Huyck, Facilities and Services
- December – Terri Veen, Finance and Business
2017
- January – Barbara Giese, Cashier’s Office
- February – Allen VanHoepen, University Housing
- March – Amanda Stirling, Financial Aid
- April – Angie Ritter, Ag Experiment Station
- May – Sara Flute, Department of Communications Studies and Theatre
- June – Deb Gulbranson, University Student Union and Activities
- July – Lisa Vandekieft, Facilities and Services
- August – Emily Weber, University Marketing and Communications
- September – Sonja Anderson, Athletics
- October – Robin Hendricks, Accounts Payable
- November – Meila Miller, University Housing
- December – Dwight Beukelman, Facilities and Services
2016
- January – David Vos, Department of Plant Science
- February – Beverly French, School of Design
- March – Wade Oorlog, University Police Department
- April – Karen Kampmann, Facilities and Services
- May – Martha Aragon, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
- June – Tiffani Pirner, Department of English
- July – Gary Engelmeyer, Facilities and Services Custodial
- August – Kasey Williams, Continuing Education
- September – Gary Derksen, Facilities and Services Custodial
- October – Terry Molengraaf, University Marketing and Communications
- November – Jeff Moore, Department of Physics
- December – Barb Suderman, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
2015
- January – Diane Bechen, SDSU Extension
- February – Amy Kor, Department of Modern Languages
- March – Bill Marsh, University Bookstore
- April – Susan Schleicher, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- May – Diane Drake, Department of Natural Resource Management
- June – Diane Mulder, Residential Life
- July – Kay Trooien, Enrollment Management
- August – Todd Wixon, Facilities and Services
- September – Diane Rieken, Department of Architecture
- October – Jalene Benson, Facilities and Services
- November – Delora Bennett, Department of Geography
- December – Marla Mitchell, Facilities and Services
2014
- January – Shianne Ovall, Department of Consumer Sciences
- February – Sandra Bauman, Student Affairs
- March – Carissa Redenius, Human Resources
- April – Sharon Ellens, Department of Biology and Microbiology
- May – Kathryn Tvedt, Department of Natural Resource Management
- June – Betty Behrens, College of Nursing
- July – Kevin Prive, Facilities and Services
- August – Tony Filholm, Facilities and Services
- September – Sarah Vaa, College of Pharmacy
- October – Ery Colbeck, Residential Life
- November – Virginia Coudron, University Marketing and Communications
- December – Mary Modica, SDSU Extension
2013
- January – Sherie Nelson, Academic Evaluation and Assessment
- February – Linda Greseth, Central Reservations
- March – Jay Triplett, Facilities and Services
- April – Kristy Loen, Wellness Center
- May – Linda Quade, SDSU Extension
- June – Justin Werkmeister, Agricultural Finance
- July – Sharon Clasen, Department of Plant Science
- August – Jon Anderson, University Police Department
- September – Michelle Schaefer, Department of Plant Science
- October – Bart Larson, Facilities and Services
- November – Karla Howard, Academic Affairs
- December – Mary Reeter, Engineering Extension
2012
- January – Not awarded
- February – Donna Arter, Enrollment Management
- March – Jennifer Skogen, College of Education and Human Sciences
- April – Rachelle Cook, Customer Service Center
- May – Ruby Wilson, Hilton M. Briggs Library Archives
- June – Sally Krueger, Department of Physics
- July – Karla Anderson, Student Health and Counseling Services
- August – Sheila Ohlsen, College of Engineering
- September – Jana Pederson, Agricultural Finance
- October – Jaque Mann, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- November – Chad Julius, College of Education and Human Sciences
- December – Betty Nelson, Print Lab
2011
- January – Russell Lokken, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- February – Vickie Prussman, College of Pharmacy
- March – Michele White, Student Loan
- April – Jolene Ledwell, Department of Nursing - University Center, Sioux Falls
- May – Travis Rust, Information Technology Services
- June – Zelda McGinnis-Schlobohm, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- July – Dave Edler, Facilities and Services
- August – Not awarded
- September – Theresa Booher, Counseling and Human Development - University Center, Rapid City
- October – Linda Wendt, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- November – Evonne Freyberg, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- December – Lori Maher, College of Nursing
2010
- January – Poonam Kaushik, Department of Psychology and Philosophy and Religion
- February – Tammy L. Loban, Engineering Research Center
- March – Stephanie Jensen, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- April – Karen Vostad, Accounts Payable
- May – Jolene Landmark, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- June – Nancy Anderson, Department of Veterinary Science
- July – Gertrude (Trudi) Gedge, Graduate School
- August – Myron Olson, Department of Veterinary Science
- September – Rodney Dawkins, Custodial Services
- October – John Feldhus, Facilities and Services
- November – Bonnie Wang-Schafnitz, Facilities and Services/Central Mailing
- December – Kim Sterrett, Cashier's Office
2009
- January – Jan Moen, College of Education
- February – Shirley Jensen, Agriculture and Biology Administration
- March – Nancy Kleinjan, Graduate School
- April –
- May –
- June – Shirley Mittan, Department of Veterinary Science
- July – Carol Anderson, Family Nutrition Program
- August – Jerry Anderson, Department of Veterinary Science
- September – Alvin Mielke, Facilities and Services Center
- October – Amanda Dixon, Office of Information Technology
- November – Jerri Olson, Department of Music
- December – Carey Kilmer, College of General Studies
2008
- January – Marion Eliason, 4-H
- February – Carol Jacobson, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- March – Suellen Lutterman, Engineering Extension
- April – Traci Hogue, Engineering Technology and Management
- May – Rita Schulz, College of Pharmacy
- June – Tiffany Petersen, College of Arts and Science
- July – Yvonne Schumacher, FCS/4-H
- August – Natalie Garry, Department of Chemistry
- September – Tom Tilley, Facilities and Services
- October – Traci Johnson, College of General Studies
- November – Jennifer Pickard, Water Resource Institute
- December – Linda VanMaanen, Human Resources
2007
- January – Barbara Pagel, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- February – Elsie Wells, Brown County Extension
- March – Jeff Mahlum, Computer Services
- April – Brian Gildemeister, Department of Biochemistry
- May – Ruth Rens, Minnehaha Country Extension
- June – Ellen Berg, Briggs Library
- July – Kathie Weight, Cooperative Extension Services
- August – Vicki Molengraaf, Department of Biology and Microbiology
- September – Dorothy Simmons, Records and Registration
- October – Mary Larson, Human Resources
- November – Candy Willms, Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering
- December – Michelle Elbers, Facilities and Services
2006
- January – Doug Hagman, Health Physical Education, and Recreation
- February – Janice Hanson, Department of English
- March – Michele Kemp, Department of Arts and Sciences
- April – Patricia Intermill, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- May – Karen Theodosopoulos, Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
- June – Steve Hawks, Department of Physics
- July – William Jr. Taylor, Law Enforcement
- August – Lucinda Olson, Department of Plant Science
- September – President Peggy Miller, President's Office
- October – Peggy Groon, Human Development/Child and Family Studies
- November – Aaron Tonsager, Physical Plant (Computer)
- December – Barb Geise, Cashier's Office
2005
- January – Eric Landwehr, University Relations
- February – Dianne Marsh, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- March – Julia Karlstad, Department of Economics
- April – Travis Fenske, Print Lab
- May – James Anderson, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- June – Peggy Johnson, Human Resources
- July – Sally Eachen, Finance and Budget
- August – Marsha Hanson, CES-Huron
- September – Donna Peterson, College of Education and Counseling
- October – Peggy Spinski, University Housing
- November – Kevin Vanderwal, Animal and Range Sciences
- December – Joella Anderson, Dean of Student Services
2004
- January – Kim Steineke, Engineering Resource Center
- February – Jayne Raabe, Dairy Science Department
- March – Joyce Oppelt, Records and Registration
- April – Carol Kleinjan, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- May – Doug Odegaard, Print Lab
- June – David Heuther, Central Mail - Physical Plant
- July – Joni Mueller, Family and Consumer Sciences Department
- August – Melanie Betlach, EdTech
- September – Callie Jodozi-Molengraff, Department of Human Development/Child and Family Studies
- October – Linda Winkler, Graduate School
- November – Crystal Gamradt, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- December – Linda M Nelson, General Students and Outreach
2003
- January – Kay Clever, Computing Services
- February – LaVonne Riechers, Engineering Administration
- March – Lisa Elsinger, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- April – Virgina Coudron, University Relations
- May – Kathy McKinney, Student Loan Collections
- June – Beverly/Warborg Larson, Agricultural Communications Unit
- July – Vicki Hemmestad, Campus Card Center
- August – Susan Beckley, Print Lab
- September – Bonnie Luecke, Aerospace Studies
- October – Ann Monnens, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- November – Bob Anderson, Physical Plant General Services
- December – Roger Olson, Print Lab
2002
- January – Elizabeth Christianson, Cooperative Extension Service
- February – Victoria Larson, Records and Registration
- March – Casey Sampson, Information Technology Services
- April – Lloyd Fredrickson, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- May – Dola Dreyer, Tripp County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- June – Jennifer Kindt, Physical Plant
- July – Darla Stensgaard, Cashiers Office
- August – Necia Benz, Residential Life
- September – Sheila Stotz, Graduate Nursing
- October – Doris Ust, Personnel Services
- November – Larry Peterson, Information Technology Services
- December – Robin Hendricks, Accounts Payable
2001
- January – Melody Hall, Assessment and Testing Center
- February – Todd Bortnem, Seed - Department of Plant Science
- March – Joanne Jacobsen, Department of Biology and Microbiology
- April – Lynda Peterson, Department of Horticulture and Forestry
- May – Michele Sage, Physical Plant
- June – Vicki Koski, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
- July – Connie Shriver, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- August – Martha Lingle, Residential Life
- September – Pam Rieger, Academic Evaluation
- October – LaVonne Halverson, Residential Life
- November – John Peterson, Central Mail - Physical Plant
- December – Faye Jones, 4-H
2000
- January – Tammy Loban, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- February – Fran Hanson, Student Health Center
- March – Susan Goens, College of Agricultural Engineering
- April – Annalisa Reed, Finance and Budget Department
- May – Brenda Beran, Civil Engineering and 4-H
- June – Helen Parker, Central Mail - Physical Plant
- July – Mary Davenport, College of Nursing
- August – Teresa Dawkins, Grants Administration
- September – Susan Schliinz, Department of Microbiology and Biology
- October – JoAnne Schmidt, Accounting
- November – Elsie Chapin, Residential Life
- December – Aryls Janssen, Payroll
1999
- January – Penny Miller, Agricultural Communications
- February – Kevin Kirby, Department of Plant Science
- March – Bill Taylor, University Police Department
- April – Delores Starkenberg, Department of Biochemistry
- May – Ken Sweany, Print Lab
- June – Lori Maher, Admissions
- July – Ellie Evenson, Finance and Budget Accounting
- August – Kathy Kreyger, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
- September – Roger Tolrud, College of Engineering
- October – Diane Hoff, University Relations
- November – Nan Nesbit, Department of Veterinary Science
- December – Betty Nelson, Journalism Department
1998
- January – Joan Bruinsma, Department of Geography
- February – Gary Lynn, Physical Plant
- March – Deon Simon, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- April – Beth Strohfus, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- May – SherryAnne Langland, Student Activities
- June – Jon Giese, Physical Plant
- July – Kellie Peters, Personnel Services
- August – Phyllis McCuen, College of Education and Counseling
- September – Carol VanHoepen, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- October – Roberta Johnson, College of Nursing, Rapid City
- November – Renata Wnuk, Department of Biochemistry
- December – Jeff Schumacher, Computing Services
1997
- January – Arlene Madsen, College of Pharmacy
- February – Ronald Mason, Electrical Engineering
- March – Connie Crandall, Residential Life
- April – Delores Carpenter, Residential Life
- May – Sandy Anderson, Property Management
- June – Marlys Reierson, Department of Communication Studies and Theater
- July – Mary Reeter, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
- August – Terri Symens, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- September – Cindy Benson, Student Health
- October – Lee Pratt, Finance and Budget - Stores
- November – Marcia Males, Plant Science Department
- December – Robert T Wagner, President's Office
1996
- January – Terry Kluess, Physical Plant
- February – Joel Rosheim, Physical Plant
- March – Mardella Buchenau, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- April – Jeanne Lush, Economics Department
- May – Aurelia DeYoung, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Sioux Falls
- June – Caroline Engberg, Residential Life
- July – Kathy Amiotte, Career and Academic Planning
- August – Pat Weiland, Plant Science Department
- September – Sheila Robey, Personnel Services
- October – Dan Friedrich, College of Engineering
- November – Linda Duin, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- December – Bev Hammond, Physical Plant
1995
- January – Melodie Lichty, Computing Services
- February – Jane Boggs, Collge of Engineering
- March – Arla Reed, Finance and Budget - Purchasing
- April – Stan Kopecky, Physical Plant
- May – Jane Pesall, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- June – Patty Faehnrich, Student Affairs
- July – Brenda Quam, Print Lab
- August – David Kragh, Residential Life
- September – Kathy Heylens, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- October – Karol Anderson, Career and Academic Planning
- November – Mary Gengler, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
- December – Eunice Kniep, College of Nursing
1994
- January – Betty Knutsen, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- February – Lynne Finn, Physical Plant
- March – Bob Leisinger, Residential Life
- April – Abram Henry, Physical Plant
- May – Sally Krueger, Physics Department
- June – Beth Clapp, Personnel Services
- July – Gale Leisigner, Print Lab
- August – Rich Larson, Department of Chemistry
- September – Kirk Askin, Department of Animal and Range Sciences - Buffalo
- October – Michele Kemp, Collge of Arts and Science
- November – Susan Hall, History Department
- December – Marilyn Eighmy, College of Pharmacy
1993
- January – Dianne VanderWal, Department of Visual Arts
- February – Marlys VanderWal, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- March – Rose Thompson, Residential Life
- April – Susan Coombes, VP for Academic Affairs
- May – Nellie Jensen, Department of Agricultural Communications
- June – Darlene Bomesberger, Graduate School
- July – Sherlyn Karber, College of Nursing
- August – Julie Westberg, College of Home Economics
- September – Mariann Kampmann, Residential Life
- October – Carolyn Hoffman, Plant Science Department
- November – LeRoy Jensen, Print Lab
- December – Louise Loban, Personnel Services
1992
- January – LaNell Quam, State 4-H Office
- February – Bev Heylens, Extension Services
- March – Phyllis Pates, Physical Plant
- April – Cheryl Mitchell, Computer Sciences Department
- May – Roxy Cook, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- June – Kay Hauge, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- July – Marcia McMullen, College of Home Economics
- August – Cheryl Paige, Physical Plant
- September – Mary Giese, Physical Plan - Central Mail
- October – Jeanne Nielsen, Department of Biochemistry
- November – Tim DeWitt, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- December – Myron Hanson, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
1991
- January – Kevin Price, Physical Plant
- February – Margaret Janssen, Department of Veterinary Science
- March – Kay Bauman, Child Development Center
- April – Kevin Nelson, Physical Plant
- May – Robin Bortnem, Plant Science Department
- June – Diane Drake, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- July – Delbert Robbins, Plant Science Department
- August – Brenda Bjorkland, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- September – Cleo Lockwood, University Assessment and Testing Center
- October – Doug Carlson, Residential Life
- November – Helen Rollag, Dairy Science Department
- December – Lyle Peterson, College of Agricultural Engineering
1990
- January – Jerri Olson, Music Department
- February – Michele Syrstad, Plant Science Department
- March – Harold Manson, Biochemistry Department
- April – Judy Ekanger, Plant Science Department
- May – Judy Schutjer, College of Home Economics
- June – Shirley Luther, Department of Horticulture and Forestry
- July – Margaret Lengkeek, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- August – Barb Dyer, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- September – Dean Mohan, Department of Agricultural Engineering
- October – Verna Mae VanMaanen, Extension Plant Science
- November – Bobbi Ellis, West River Agricultural Center - Rapid City
- December – Mulu Fesseha, Chemistry Department
1989
- January – Lawrence Novotony, Department of Biochemistry
- February – Terri VanErem, Department of Biochemistry
- March – Dorothy Appel, Physical Plant
- April – John Jones, Physical Plant
- May – Lona Johnson, Finance and Budget
- June – Deb Davis, Plant Science Department
- July – Diane Johnson, Physical Plant
- August – Sue Schumacher, Computing Services
- September – Bill Heylens, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- October – Betty Mohror, Career and Academic Planning
- November – Linda Wendt, Mathematics Department
- December – Ruth DeBoer, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
1988
- January – Carla Lovro, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- February – Phebejean Mills, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- March – Conway Steen, Physical Plant
- April – Roberta Verhoek
- May – Jim Rice, Residential Life
- June – Sandra Rusten, Agriculture Experiment Station
- July – Donna Manzey, Physical Plant
- August – Karen Mohan, Dairy Science Department
- September – Penny Stover, Department of Economics Extension
- October – Ruby Enevoldsen, College of Arts and Science
- November – Julia Pedersen, Finance and Budget
- December – Pam Blair, Chemistry Department
1987
- January – Margorie Thom, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- February – Cheryl Havrevold, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- March – Phil Parsley, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- April – Louise Skovlund, Physical Plant
- May – Joanne Skyberg, Computing Services
- June – Francis Anderson, Residential Life
- July – Vesta Jensen, Finance and Budget
- August – Yvonne Dobrenski, College of Home Economics
- September – Cindy Kruse, Finance and Budget
- October – Geri McKinney, Department of Veterinary Science
- November – Maynard Bjerke, Physical Plant
- December – Avis Beninga, President's Office
1986
- January – Peggy Ling, Biology Department
- February – Rita Miller, Department of Veterinary Science
- March – Judith Kahler, Agriculture Experiment Station
- April – Glen Bennett, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- May – Doug Smith, Pring Lab
- June – Darlene Hofer, College of Agricultural Engineering
- July – Isabelle Apland, Continuing Education
- August – Not awarded
- September – June Larkin, Economics Department
- October – LuAnn Burckhardt, Rural Sociology
- November – Dale Artz, Physical Plant
- December – Robert Nettleton, Plant Science Department
1985
- January – Jo Arndt, Finance and Budget
- February – Faye Bigger, Financial Aid
- March – Leona Steen, Property Management
- April – Joy Bretsch, Psychology Department
- May – Lola Norris, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- June – Ila Asmus, Department of Communication Studies and Theater
- July – Patty Earley, Motor Pool
- August – Curtis Halverson, Department of Dairy Science
- September – Betty Thompson, Physical Plant
- October – Paulette Heesch, Plant Science Department
- November – Verna Clark, Economics Department
- December – Nancy Larson, Microbiology Department
1984
- January – Leroy Warborg, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- February – Gwen Anderson, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- March – Janet TeBeest, Instruction Technologies
- April – Bard Koenders, Physical Plant
- May – Wendy Klosterman, Hilton M. Briggs Library
- June – Mary Ann Skubic, Department of Horticulture and Forestry
- July – Lori Westergaard, V.P. of the Administration Office
- August – Shirley Schliessmann, Foreign Language
- September – Marlys Moberg, Dairy Science Department
- October – Mavis Jenner, Foundation Development
- November – Jane Dvorak, Loan Collection Office
- December – Kathy Hanson, University Relations
1983
- January – Eddie Williams, Finance and Budget - Stores
- February – Darlene Gulseth, College of Nursing
- March – Mary Kidwiler, College of Agriculture and Biological Science
- April – Dean Jonson, Department of Dairy Science
- May – Julitta Schwans, College of Arts and Science
- June – Jan Christenson, English Department
- July – Helen Sterud, Finance and Budget
- August – Marvin Gries, Department of Horticulture and Forestry
- September – Alice Molengraaf, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- October – Mary Lou Michalewicz, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- November – Deb Bortnem, Cooperative Extension Services
- December – Arnold Mostad, Seedhouse
1982
- January – LuAnn Anderson, Soils Testing Lab
- February – Gerry Foster, Audio and Visual Center
- March – Wilber Reitzel, Microbiology Department
- April – Ruth Bostic, Residential Life
- May – Floyd Melrose, Chemistry Department
- June – Mark Himley, Business Office
- July – Cheryl Beste, Department of Animal and Range Sciences
- August – Doris Hetland, Student Services
- September – Warren Weiger, Instruction Technologies
- October – Helen Horton, V.P. of Academic Affairs
- November – Marilyn Eighmy, College of Pharmacy
- December – Robert Camo, Physical Plant - Security
1981
- January – Florence Shade, College of Arts and Science
- February – Nelda Campbell, College of Agriculture and Biological Science
- March – Dennis Loban, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
- April – Lois Wood, 4-H Extension - Huron
- May – Bill Lindsey, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor
- June – Ruth Hevle, Cashier's Office
- July – Russell Lerass, Physical Plant - Security
- August – Maxine Steen, Graduate School
- September – Errol Buterbaugh, Physical Plant
- October – Faye Bullis, Finance and Budget - Stores
- November – Warner Mostad, College of Electrical Engineering
- December – Linda Schumacher, President's Office