North Carolina Wesleyan University recently held its 2025 Annual Employee Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The University’s Employee Awards ceremony provides recognition to coaches, faculty and staff for their years of service to the University and for exemplary service to the campus and community. Pictures from this event can be found at https://photos.ncwc.edu/Faculty-and-Staff-Awards-2025.
Wesleyan Service Awards
Recipients of the Wesleyan Service Award were Hunter Pulliam and Darnell Lawrence. These employees demonstrated outstanding service to the campus and/or community that was above and beyond their job responsibilities.
Hunter assisted in a Ward 7 “Fun Day” on campus. His nominee communicated his passion and service to the community and making the event a special day for all involved. He was recognized for being a team player who assisted with transporting, handing out materials, and going above and beyond.
Darnell was recognized for going above and beyond supervising custodians, but also helping with maintenance and grounds crew. He is often found on campus outside of his working hours ensuring that campus is in the best condition it can be in for campus guests and visitors to experience.
Jefferson-Pilot Professorship Award
This year’s Jefferson-Pilot Professorship Award winner was Dr. Gail Marsal who presented her Lecture on April 10th. Regarded as one of the highest honors and form of recognition a faculty member may receive, this award is designed for the faculty members scholarly contributions to their students, the campus, and their professional field of study. Nominations are made by Faculty Council and a grant is made available to the recipient for professional development.
Distinguished Staff Award
The Distinguished Staff Award was presented to Allen Meszaros, Network Administrator. This award is designed to honor those staff members who have exhibited outstanding work performance and/or service and dedication to the University or the community. Examples include, but are not limited to, outstanding program development, positive attitude in relationships with faculty, staff and students, noteworthy achievement or exemplary leadership on the campus or in the community.
Leah Hill and Dr. Daniel Elias were both presented with the Inspirational Award honoring employees who exemplify a positive attitude and demeanor that is inspirational to students, faculty, staff, and the greater campus community. These people make an extraordinary effort to support others whose efforts improve morale and positively impacts students, faculty, and staff as well as demonstrate the University’s core values.
Chuck Taylor Leadership Award
The Chuck Taylor Leadership Award was given to Elliott Smith, Director of Student Engagement. This award is presented to employees who demonstrate and live the following: Principles of servant leadership; Building community by promoting a work environment that is respectful, collegial and supportive; Orienting goals and achievements in line with the University’s mission; Exhibiting strong stewardship of institutional resources (time, talent, financial); Developing a shared vision of institutional excellence; fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity, which contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of productivity. This individual is also an effective leader of people.
Longevity Awards were also given to various full-time and part-time employees for their years of service. Recognition was awarded in 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, etc. increments of service to the University for the contractual or fiscal year.
Congratulations to all employees who were honored and we thank each employee for your dedication and commitment to NC Wesleyan University! For more information regarding Faculty and Staff Awards or to nominate an employee, visit https://ncwu.edu/faculty-staff-resources/facult’y-staff-service-awards/.
