Faculty & Staff Awards

The EIT Award recognizes an outstanding faculty member at Grand View University who demonstrates a commitment to enhancing student learning through innovation and creative teaching.

• 2025: Dr. Kristine Owens, Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Services
• 2024: Dr. Grand Knotts, Assistant Professor of Physics
• 2023: Not awarded
• 2022: Dr. Jessica Edler Nye, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
• 2021: Dr. Jaclyn Easter. Assistant Professor of Education (Science)
• 2020: Mr. Tom Annis, Professor of Business Practices (Finance)
• 2020: Dr. Laura Salazar, Professor of Chemistry
• 2019: Dr. Zeb Sullivan, Professor of Health & Physical Education
• 2018: Ms. Rachel Merrill-Schwaller, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
• 2017: Dr. Bonnie Hall, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
• 2016: Dr. Kathryn Duffy, Professor of Music/Director of Choral Activities  
• 2015: Dr. Kevin Gannon, Professor of History
• 2014: Dr. Chad Timm, Associate Professor of Education
• 2013: Mr. Joshua Ryther, Associate Professor of Art and Design
• 2012: Dr. Felicitas Avendaño, Associate Professor of Biology
• 2011: Dr. Jean Logan, Professor of Nursing
• 2011: Dr. James Whyte, Professor of Sociology
• 2010: Not awarded
• 2009: Dr. Ken Sundet Jones, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion
• 2008: Dr. Corbin Zea, Associate Professor of Chemistry
• 2007: Dr. Solveig Nelson, Emeritus Professor of English
• 2006: Dr. Sergio Loch, Associate Professor of Mathematics
• 2005: Dr. Amy Getty, Associate Professor of English

The Grand View University Outstanding Academic Advising Award is presented to a staff or faculty member who exhibits, through academic advising, a strong commitment to student success.

Note: This award was discontinued after 2023.

• 2023: Dr. Lindsay Grow, Associate Professor of Education and Department Chair
• 2022: Dr. Grant Knotts, Assistant Professor of Physics
• 2021: Ms. Jacquie Welty, Assistant Director & Academic Advisor, Graduate & Professional Studies
• 2020: Dr. Lindsay Grow, Associate Professor of Education
• 2019: Dr. Brittany Cottrill Lloyd, Associate Professor of English
• 2018: Dr. Bonnie Hall, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
• 2017: Ms. Lauren Haugh, Completion Coach 
• 2016: Mr. Jesse Wilcox, Assistant Professor of Education 
• 2015: Ms. Karen Bason, Professor of Liberal Arts
• 2014: Not awarded
• 2013: Dr. Paul Brooke, Professor of English
• 2012: Ms. Kaylene Ruby, Professor of Communication
• 2011: Ms. Cathy Brent, Senior Director of Academic Advising
• 2010: Dr. Evan Thomas, Professor of History
• 2009: Ms. Patricia Rinke, Associate Professor of Business Administration

The Grand View University Excellence in Scholarship Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated significant achievement in the area of scholarship.

• 2025: Dr. Joshua Woods, Associate Professor of Psychology
• 2024: Dr. Thomas Lecaque, Associate Professor of History
• 2023: Dr. Adriana LaGier, Professor of Biology
• 2022: Ms. Rachel Schwaller, Associate Professor of Art and Design
• 2021: Dr. Paul Brooke, Professor of English
• 2020: Dr. Bonnie Hall, Associate Professor of Chemistry
• 2019: Dr. Mark Slavich, Associate Professor of BSAD (Sports Management)
• 2018: Rev. Dr. Mark Mattes, Professor of Theology and Philosophy
• 2017: Dr. Michael LaGier, Associate Professor of Biology
• 2016: Rev. Dr. Ken Jones, Professor of Theology and Religion 
• 2015: Dr. John Lyden, Professor of Liberal Arts
• 2014: Not awarded
• 2013: Dr. Mark Mattes, Professor of Religion and Philosophy
• 2012: Dr. Joshua Call, Associate Professor of English
• 2011: Dr. Therese Judge, Associate Professor of English
• 2010: Dr. Kevin Gannon, Associate Professor of History

The Grand View University Distinguished Faculty Service Award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary service to the University.

Note: This award was discontinued after 2023.

• 2023: Dr. Chris Viesselman, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Promotion and Faculty-Senate President
• 2022: Dr. Brittany Cottrill Lloyd, Associate Professor of English
• 2021: Dr. Shannon Juergens, Associate Professor of Business Administration/Chair of Department
• 2020: Dr. Idit Hazan, Professor of Biology
• 2019: Dr. Avilah Getzler, Professor of English
• 2018: Dr. Laura Salazar, Professor of Chemistry
• 2017: Dr. Bryan McQuide, Assistant Professor of Political Studies
• 2016: Dr. Matthew Plowman, Professor of History
• 2015: Dr. Joshua Call, Associate Professor of English
• 2014: Dr. Robin Trimble White, Professor of Education
• 2013: Mr. Steve Snyder, Professor of Humanities
• 2012: Ms. Coralie Turner, Assistant Professor of Spanish

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes an outstanding staff member at Grand View University.

Note: This award was discontinued after 2021.

• 2021: Erica Kluver, Human Resources Manager
• 2020: Britt Einerson, Assistant to the Athletic Director
• 2019: Phillip Weber, Painter
• 2018: Russell Lackey, Senior Campus Pastor
• 2017: Kelly Daniel, Graphic Designer
• 2016: Deborah Gannon, Registrar
• 2015: Tim Reger, Campus Services Assistant Manager
• 2014: Kent Schornack, Director of Leadership and Counseling
• 2013: Michelle Prange, Athletic Success Coordinator
• 2012: Luanne Knudsen, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
• 2011: Ellen Strachota, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
• 2010: Julie Bantz, Controller
• 2009: Tim Wheeldon, Director of Information Technology
• 2008: Jean Steenhoek, Administrative Assistant for Nursing
• 2007: Kim Butler, Director of Buildings and Grounds

Recognizes a staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service to students.

• 2025: Carlos Rodriquez Germovic ’19, First Year Admissions Counselor
• 2024: Alejandro (Alex) Piedras '02, Director of Community Outreach/International Student Advisor
• 2023: Heidi Pries, Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs
• 2022: Laurie Butz, Completion Coach

Recognizes a staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service to both faculty and staff members.

Note: This award was discontinued after 2023.

• 2023: Mary Donahue, Executive Administrative Assistant and Project Manager
• 2022: Linda Mac Kinnon, Administrative Assistant

Recognizes a staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the University.

• 2025: Veronica White ’03, Assistant Controller
• 2024: Charlie Mundy, Head Shooting Sports Coach; Doug Brinker '00, Head Baseball Coach; Lou Yacinich, Jr. '85, Head Softball Coach/Athletic Success Coordinator
• 2023: Todd Bailey, Videographer
• 2022: Corinna King, Executive Assistant to President & Provost

The Grand View University Student Success Impact Award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated a significant and sustained commitment to advancing Grand View’s student success and student-ready goals.

• 2025: Kaitlin Goodale, Instructor of Biology
• 2024: Diane Hintzsche, Instructor of Mathematics
• 2023: Ryan Roy, Completion Coach