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 October, November, and December:
- Alan Willis
- Kathryn Johnson
- Stacey Marie
- Dan Gravelyn
- Candace Ruusi
- Laura Ingalls
- Ilene Hinchen
- Dale Wedig
- Tracy Wascom
- Steven Hughes
- Lyndsay Carey
- Carter Wilson
- Jonguen You
- Randy Keough
- Yvonne Lemire
- Christy Lake
- Michelle Nichols
- Colleen McKay
- Naomi Salfrais
- Liza Nagelkirk
- Shelley Bal
- Paula Van Abel
- John Fiorani
- Richard Andersons
- Chris Cooley
- Taylor Johnson
- Sabrina Brownell
And congratulations to our 2025 Quarter 4 Winner, Steven Hughes!
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.
January 13, 2026
Primary Contact
Erica Jean
Contact Phone Number
906-227-1087
Contact Email
erinelso@nmu.edu