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Employee Recognition

Celebrating the people who make USD extraordinary.

Through these awards, we honor the dedication, leadership, and impact of our colleagues who embody the value of our university.

Rooted in Our Core Values

Our awards reflect the values that guide our work and culture at USD.

Academic Excellence

Catholic Identity

Human Dignity

Care For Our Common Home

Ethical Conduct & Compassionate Service

Inspired & Meaningful Lives

Featured Awards

Service Award Ceremony

Employees are recognized annually for their continued dedication and contributions to USD during the Annual Fall Service Award Ceremony.

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Honoring Our Colleagues

Congratulations to our recent award recipients!

2025

Dr. Perla Myers

Administrator of the Year

2025

Marisa Huppert

Staff of the Year

2024

Eli Bisnett-Cobb

Administrator of the Year

2024

Ryan Hansen

Staff of the Year

2023

Paula Schmid

Staff of the Year

2022

Trent Lee

Administrator of the Year

2022

Scott Colegrove

Staff of the Year

2021

Carol Norman

Administrator of the Year

2021

Adrian Pacheco

Staff of the Year