PSO Employee of the Year

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 “PSO Employee of the Year” award.  Eligible PSO members are listed below.  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 PSO Employee of the Year, please complete the form by following the link below.  We welcome nominations through the end of the day on Sunday, March 3, 2024. 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. 

PSO Employee of the Year Nomination Form

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.

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

2020: Dawn Lesperance, Director of e-Learning, Disability Services, and the Testing Center