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Faculty and staff honored at 33rd annual ceremony

A nearly full house turned out Tuesday to recognize the accomplishments of Western Washington University faculty and staff members at the 33rd Annual Spring Recognition Ceremony on the Western Washington University campus.

Recognized at the event were nine Presidential Exceptional Effort Award winners, recent retirees and those employees celebrating certain anniversary years at the university.

Exceptional Effort Award winners:

  • Esther Harris
  • Joan Vandersypen
  • Joe Attolini
  • Lori Larkin
  • Debbi Baughn
  • Tim Wynn
  • Tim Kraft
  • Donna Janigo
  • Paul Madison

Washington state Gov. Christine Gregoire gave a video proclamation of her appreciation for 草榴社区 faculty and staff members. Watch the video on Western Today .

For more information about the ceremony, visit the recognition page on the president's website .

Esther Harris, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. In the background are Kathy Wetherell, interim vice president for Business and Financial Affairs; Steve Swan, vice president for University Relations; Stephanie Bowers
Joan Vandersyspen, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Joe Attolini, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Lori Larkin, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Debbi Baughn, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Tim Wynn, left, shares a laugh with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Tim Kraft, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Donna Janigo, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving her award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区
Paul Madison, left, stands with 草榴社区 President Bruce Shepard after receiving his award. Photo by Matthew Anderson | 草榴社区