MARQUETTE, Mich.—Northern Michigan University staff members received Distinguished Team and Excellence in Service Awards at the annual employee recognition luncheon.

The team award went to a group who automated payroll deduction pledge payments to the NMU Foundation for its current fundraising campaign. Members pictured with NMU President David Haynes are (from left): Judy Latvala of the NMU Foundation, Lindsey Butorac and June Nelson of payroll, and Jane Surrell and Allison Erickson of the NMU Foundation.

Recipients of the Excellence in Service Award were (from left): Kathy Richards of facilities, Daniel O’Neill of housing and residence Life, Michelle Inman of the communication and performance studies department, Chris Lewis of business intelligence and information services, Mike Lakanen of the learning resources division, Susan Morgan of international programs and Suzi Trdan of dining services. Not pictured is Susan Henderson of the sociology/anthropology and social work departments.