The Chancellor of the Texas State University System annually selects an exceptional staff member from one member institution to receive the Regents' Staff Excellence Award. The award recognizes staff who excel in six areas: commitment to the university and its mission; job competency; collegiality; duration of service; community involvement; and exceptional achievement. Honorees receive a board resolution, commemorative medallion, and a $5,000 cash award.
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| Regents' Staff Member | Department | Institution | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Perkins | Support Services Specialist | Lamar University | 2024 |
| William “Bill” Tidwell | Director of Procurement & Business Services | Sam Houston State University | 2024 |
| Shawn Gray | Health, Wellness, & Accessibility | Lamar University | 2023 |
| Rebecca McAnelley | Assistant Dean of Student Services/Registrar | Lamar State College Orange | 2022 |
| Mary Ann Mendoza | Office of the President | Texas State University | 2021 |
| Emilio Carranco, M.D. | Student Health Center | Texas State University | 2020 |
| Carol Dochen, Ph.D. | Student Learning Assistance Center | Texas State University | 2019 |
| Gina Simar | Health, Workforce & Technical Education | Lamar State College Orange | 2019 |
| Mac Woodward | Sam Houston Memorial Museum | Sam Houston State University | 2018 |
| Delores Black | Music | Lamar University | 2017 |
| Chris Thompson | Athletics | Sam Houston State University | 2016 |
| Joe Meyer | Institutional Research | Texas State University | 2015 |
| Susie Fortenberry | Office of the President | Lamar Institute of Technology | 2014 |
| Donna Blaisdell | Library Services | Lamar University | 2013 |