Professional Staff Award for Excellence
Nominations should be made with the following criteria in mind:
- Exemplary service by a member of the Professional Staff (at least 2 years in exempt position) emphasizing commitment, collegiality, teamwork, and community involvement (community consists of all areas served by LC State, not just the Lewis-Clark valley).
Faculty, Professional Staff, Classified Staff, and students are encouraged to nominate an outstanding Professional Staff member for the Professional Staff Award for Excellence. Eligible members are those who have been in an exempt position at LC State for at least two years and have not received the award in the past five years.
If you would like to nominate a staff member for this award, please email your nomination to pso@lcsc.edu. We welcome nominations through the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. This year’s winner will be announced at the Spring Recognition Ceremony.
Thank you for acknowledging the exemplary work of our colleagues at LC State.
2025: Michelle McClure, Advisor, Academic Advising
2024: Debra Lybyer, Senior Director, Academic Advising
2023: Tiffany Pilon, Program Advisor, Nursing & Health Sciences
2022: Alaina Porquis, Program Assistant, Teacher Education & Mathematics Division
2021: Loralee Ohrtman, Stockroom Manager, Natural Sciences & Mathematics Division
PSO Employee of the Year Nomination Form (Not in use for 2026)
On this form, please list the nominee's name then respond to the three prompts which ask how the employee fulfills/exceeds in the areas listed above.