Excellence Awards

The Administrative Management Group (AMG), in partnership with Campus Human Resources, is pleased to announce the 2024 Excellence Awards! The awards honor outstanding managers and staff who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the campus.

Distinguished Career Award Announcement

This award recognizes an individual who has led a distinguished career over a significant period of time at the University, has shared invaluable institutional knowledge with others, and has made important contributions to the campus as a whole.

2024 Distinguished Career Award

2024 Awardees
Paul Abramson, Director, Central Ticket Office
Mick Deluca, Associate Vice Chancellor, Campus Life

2024 Nominees

Scott Carter, Deputy Director, Enrollment Management
Jason Amorosi, Assoc Director, ASUCLA Store Operations
Shelia King, Asst Dean, UNEX Strategic Initiatives

Excellence in Leadership
Award Announcement

This award honors management excellence, by recognizing an individual with a demonstrated record of accomplishments, and who exemplifies the leadership qualities that UCLA values such as innovation, collaboration, and the creation of a positive work environment.

2024 Excellence in Leadership Award (Excel)

2024 Awardee
Kathleen Micham, Associate Dean of Finance & Administration, Physical Sciences

2024 Nominees

Amanda Finzi-Smith, Director, First to Go/Residential Life
Alexandra Brown, Senior Director, Student Alumni Programs
Ankur Gholkar, SRA II, Chemistry
Kasi McMurray, MSO, Geography
Beth Stoffmacher, Director of Operations, Tarjan Center
Valentina Ogaryan, Clinical Director Hematology/Oncology
Jonathan Tancinco, Director of Computing, ASUCLA IT
Todd Hughes, Director, CA Health Interview Survey
April de Stefano, Executive Director, Academic Senate Office
Jasmine Rush, Dean of Students, Office of Dean of Students
Maggie Lindenbaum, Director, Clinical Research Unit
Christina Vacchiano, Director of Production, School of Theater
Ellie Hernandez, SAO, Cesar Chavez Center
Jeffrey Butler, Chief of Operations, Faculty Practice Group
Calvin Farr, Asst Director, Dining Operations

Rising Star Award
Announcement

This award spotlights an individual early in their career, with a high potential to make a positive impact during their tenure, and who has established a leadership role on campus, while pursuing training and development opportunities for career growth.

2024 Rising Star Award

2024 Awardee
Uyen Ha, Management Services Officer, Department of Community Health Sciences

2024 Nominees
Lindsay Waters, Clinical Social Worker, Palliative Care
Sabrina Luker, Asst Clinical Director, Breast Surgery
George Trammell, R&D Engineer, Physics & Astronomy
Jacob Creer, Equipment Coordinator, Perioperative Services
Anna Ahearn, Lead UX Designer, IT Services
Aleen Khodabakhshian, Clinical Research Unit Manager, AIDS Center
Cassandra Gutierrez, Operations Manager, Kerckhoff

AMG Excellence Awards Committee

Mark Lucas, Vice-Chair, UCLA Administrative Management Group

Gina Romero, Chair, UCLA Administrative Management Group

With a Special Thank you to all of the Excellence Award Volunteers!

View past winners and nominees!