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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