Northern STAR Awards

The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.

Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the months of April, May & June:

Laurel Perrault
Robin Aho
Kristine Whalen
Stevie Parks
Carrie Lusk
Cara Kamps
Nathan Born
Kimberly Hongisto
Heidi Blanck
Kyle Person
Andrea Marsh
Aaron Balogh
Angie Stebbins
Dana Jackson-Hardwick
Andrea Jordan
Angela Clemons
Michelle Nichols
Laura Ingalls
Tricia Bush
Katie Moe
Venessa Hawn
John Eagle
Robert Quayle
Lindsay Haukkala
Bree Butler
Matt Herbig
Emily Meier
Jessica Corkin
Ian Wilson
Erica Jean
Christy Johnson
Kristi McClure
Paula Ritari
Nikki Loehr
Andrew Wirtanen
Roxy Aldred
Julie Downs
Marlina Martinez
Chris Nichols
April Bertucci
Lara Clisch
Janece Hanycz
Susan Henderson
Jana Nicholls
Kayla Reynolds
Patty Heslip
Michele Ezyaguirre
Heather Oysti
Cindy Finch
Sam Marier
Randi Clemens
Chad Allard
Erin Sikkema
Matt Franti
Michelle Nichols
Katy Bash
Caroyln Robertson
Marcia Parkkonen

And congratulations to our 2026 Quarter 2 Winner, Christy Johnson!

Thank you to all who have received a STAR award. To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.

July 6, 2026

Department

Human Resources

Primary Contact

Erica Jean

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1087

Contact Email

erinelso@nmu.edu