Each spring, the Gatton College of Business and Economics celebrates faculty and staff for superior accomplishments. This is a time to look back on the past year and recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the college. This year, the Gatton community gathered both virtually and in-person to honor the following achievements. Congratulations to all!
Faculty Tenures & Promotions
Raymond Burgess to the rank of Senior Lecturer, in the Von Allmen School of Accountancy
Benjamin Commerford to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, regular Title Series, in the Von Allmen School of Accountancy
Igor Cunha to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, regular Title Series, in the Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods
Meike Eilert to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, regular Title Series, in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain
Daniel Sheehan to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, regular Title Series, in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain
Faculty Awards
2021 University of Kentucky Outstanding Teaching Awards- Olivia N. Davis, Darshak Patel
University Research Professor - Christopher R. Bollinger
Student Nominated Faculty of the Year - Olivia N. Davis
Research Excellence Awards
Research Productivity Award - Brian Murtha
Junior Faculty Research Productivity Award - Lala Ma
High Impact Research Award - Huiwen Lian
Teaching Excellence Awards
Teaching Excellence Award, Graduate Student - Chris Pearson
SGO Above & Beyond Award- Faculty and Staff
This annual award, made possible by an anonymous donor, was created to recognize a Gatton staff and faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the college by going above and beyond. These award recipients have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to upholding the college’s values and exhibiting a positive outlook and impact on those around them.
Staff Awards
Judith Milburn Haywood Staff Awards
Jami Foster
Judith "Judy" Milburn Haywood was employed at the Gatton College of Business and Economics for nearly 40 years. Upon her retirement, she presented the College with the Judith Milburn Haywood Staff Award Endowment to recognize the outstanding staff of the Gatton College. The award was presented to two staff members who have gone above and beyond in terms of job performance and interpersonal skills.
Student Nominated Staff Member of the Year - Shonta Phelps
NACADA Excellence in Advising Award - Bethany Fugate
Staff Service Awards
Jackie Carbuccia – 5 years
Chris Carney – 5 years
Rachel Clark – 5 years
Bethany Paris – 5 years
Laura Prather – 5 years
Jennifer Soltis – 5 years
Alec Steckler – 5 years
Mike Trusty – 5 years
Candace Bramley-Hardesty – 10 years
Donica Buechlein – 10 years
Amanda Henderson – 10 years
Jeannie Graves – 15 years
Meg Marquis – 15 years
Shonta Phelps – 15 years
Beverly Kemper – 25 years
Connie Blakemore (ret.) – 40 years