Annual Award Candidates

It is with great pleasure that Western Michigan University's Make a Difference selection committee announces the candidates for the 2020 annual awards. These individuals were selected to receive 2019-20 semiannual awards and are now eligible to win one of four annual awards, each with a before-tax prize of $1,200. The selection committee is giving the campus community an opportunity to provide additional information about these candidates before the selection is made.

  • Mimi Abdul, Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations
  • Nicollette Alston, Center for Fostering Success
  • Lori Diehl, Comparative Religion
  • Shawna D'Ingillo, Chemistry
  • Vun Doubblestein, Division of Multicultural Affairs
  • Alyshia Garrett, Haworth College of Business
  • Brant Grzeskowiak, Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Melissa Holman, College of Education and Human Development
  • Samantha Hooker, Haworth College of Business
  • Sarah Hoyle-Katz, School of Social Work
  • Rebecca Huntley, Political Science
  • Kaycie James, Psychology
  • Amanda Jeppesen, Career and Student Employment Services
  • Timothy LaLonde, Office of Information Technology
  • Julia Mays, VP Research
  • Michelle McBarnes, Chemistry
  • Tammy Miller, Office of Institutional Equity
  • Vicki Poleni, School of Social Work
  • Miguel Ramirez, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Shari Rose, Graduate College
  • Dustin Skaggs, Facilities Management - Maintenance Services
  • Scott Smith, University Libraries
  • Pete Stuurwold, Chemistry
  • Yumi Takahashi-Ede, Haenicke Institute for Global Education
  • Mariann Vorva, Center for Academic Success Programs
  • Linda Walker, Extended University Programs