Awards for Excellence

Ten of the 12 2025 Award for Excellence winners posed for a picture after a June 3 awards ceremony. They are (front row left to right): Adam Bensley, Taylor Reynolds, LaShawn McLamb, Kathie Dello, Deidre Hartley and Holly Jordan; (back row left to right) Douglas Rowe, Jamie Pendergrass, Jesse Proctor and Ricky Hilburn.

Jun 19, 2025

Meet the 2025 Award for Excellence Winners

NC State announced the 2025 Award for Excellence winners at a June 3 awards ceremony.

A picture of the 2024 Award for Excellence winners.

Jun 17, 2024

Meet the 2024 Award for Excellence Winners

NC State honored the 12 universitywide winners of the Award for Excellence at a June 4 ceremony.

The Belltower surrounded by pink blooms in spring.

Apr 28, 2021

Hasan Jameel Receives UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

The NC State distinguished professor has been honored with the UNC System’s most prestigious teaching award.

Sep 21, 2016

Recchie Honored for Heroism

Assistant to the chancellor Lindsay Recchie is one of 16 recipients of the 2016 Governor's Awards For Excellence, which honor state employees from around the state for their dedication and contributions. She is one of four winners from the 17 UNC system institutions.

Jun 22, 2016

5 Honored for Outstanding Service

Five NC State staff members receive the highest honor the university bestows on non-faculty employees: the Award for Excellence. Meet the remarkable winners.

Jul 10, 2014

Five Receive Awards for Excellence

Five NC State staff members have received University Awards for Excellence for their exemplary efforts to serve the university and the community.

Mar 6, 2014

Hero Recalls Off-Duty Rescue

NC State police officer Eva Telles received the Governor's Award for Excellence last fall for saving a life. Bravery and quick thinking are part of the job, she says.

Jul 5, 2013

5 Win Awards for Excellence

Meet the winners of this year's University Awards for Excellence, an exceptional group of staff members who set the standard for Wolfpack pride.

Feb 5, 2013

Awards for Excellence Nominations Open

The 2013 University Awards for Excellence nomination process is now open. The awards recognize the accomplishments of permanent, full-time NC State employees.

Jun 7, 2012

Employees Honored for Excellence

Five employees were honored Tuesday in the university's annual Awards for Excellence event. Meet our amazing colleagues.

May 26, 2011

And the Winner Is …

Shortly before they dimmed the lights and cued the screaming fans on American Idol, NC State honored its top staff members. Have you met the finalists?

Feb 3, 2011

Awards for Excellence Nominations Open

You know someone at NC State who deserves recognition for a job well done. Why not take a few minutes to nominate that outstanding employee for the University Awards for Excellence program?

Jun 9, 2010

Employees Par Excellence

Four dozen of NC State’s top employees were honored for their contributions during the Awards for Excellence program June 8.

Nov 7, 2007

Employees Earn Top State Honors

NC State's Ann Turner and Kay Yow have been recognized by the State of North Carolina as two of the top employees of the year.