Extra Effort & Team Effort Awards
Virtual Extra Effort Nomination Form
Virtual Team Extra Effort Nomination Form
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The EXTRA EFFORT AWARD goes to:
November 2025
Ryan Weber, Campus Visit Coordinator, Admissions/New Student Recruitment
-nominated by Lisa Turner-Hernandez
During our busiest season, at a time when our team was extremely short-staffed, Ryan stepped up without hesitation, filling critical gaps for the Admissions Team – never complaining, always supporting. She took on everything from welcome desk coverage to additional presentations and flawlessly executed an important recruitment event with minimal guidance. Her dedication and teamwork made all the difference, and I am truly grateful.
Krista Grace, Admissions Navigator, Admissions/New Student Recruitment
-nominated by Lisa Turner-Hernandez
During the Admissions Team’s busiest time of year, while we were missing three full-time staff members, Krista stepped up and filled critical gaps for our team. She attended multiple off-campus events, supported daily visits, and played a key role in ensuring our on-campus recruitment events were a success—all while continuing to meet the demands of her primary role with prospective students. Her leadership, coaching, and dependable presence elevated the entire team. Her ability to execute seamlessly while bringing unwavering positivity and energy is truly invaluable and I am so appreciative of her.
Ana Garcia, Fitness Instructor- Zumba, Employee Engagement (Wellness)-nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible work Ana has been doing as our Zumba instructor at JCCC. Ana consistently goes above and beyond to create a fun and energizing atmosphere for all of us. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude truly make a difference, making each class something to look forward to. It’s clear she genuinely cares about our experience and wants us to have a great time while staying fit. I personally love attending her classes. Her energy is contagious, and it’s a joy to work with her. She truly deserves recognition for her hard work and dedication!
Danie Cooper, Transition Coach, Johnson County Adult Education-nominated by Jennie-Fe Engber.
When I started at JCCC, Danie went above and beyond to help me transition into the Transition Coach role. She shared helpful tips, best practices, and even invited me to shadow her, which made it so much easier to understand the responsibilities of the position.
Danie is creative, resourceful, and always willing to share her knowledge. I’m truly grateful for the time and support she gave me—it made a big difference in my success in this new role!
Eskedar Terefe, Administrative Assistant, IISS-nominated by Kim Steinmetz.
Eskedar came in on her day off to attend the International Festival. Even though she had other commitments, her dedication to our team and our students truly shone through. It brought us so much joy to see her go above and beyond to participate in an event outside of her regular schedule. Her commitment is deeply appreciated.
Cole Schmitt, Technical Support Technician, Client Support Services -nominated by Aimee Martin.
Cole went above and beyond to help get a piece of equipment back to a guest speaker that was mistakenly collected by a department. The guest speaker was on a departure timeline and the AV department was in a staff meeting, but Cole stayed on the line with me and worked with another TSC employee to make sure the equipment was found and returned to the guest speaker before he flew out. Thank you, Cole!
Tyler Davis, Technical Support Technician, Client Support Services -nominated by Aimee Martin.
Tyler went above and beyond to help get a piece of equipment back to a guest speaker that was mistakenly collected by a department. The guest speaker was on a departure timeline and the AV department was in a staff meeting. Tyler worked with another TSC employee and he found the missing equipment in a box and then proceeded to walk the equipment over to another building where the guest speaker was meeting. Tyler went above and beyond to make sure the speaker had their equipment before they flew out that day. Thank you, Tyler!
Team Effort Award Nomination Form
The Team Effort Award recognizes a group accomplishment related to achieving goals in the Strategic and/or Operational Plans of JCCC. It may be a task force or cross functional team representing multiple departments or may be for an outstanding accomplishment by a single department or workgroup.
The TEAM EFFORT AWARD goes to:
- Janette Jasperson – Global Engagement
- Jocelyn Devaney-Prasad, IISS
- Suzanne Maheu – IISS
- Cassie Jordan – Student Engagement
- Mya Lawrence – Student Life
- Farrell Jenab – Faculty Development
Nominated by Kim Steinmetz, Program Director, International & Immigrant Student Services
Accomplishment:
“This group collaborated for months to plan an incredible International Festival. Their goal was to bring people together, raise awareness about global opportunities at JCCC, and showcase the impact of international experiences. Through their hard work, they organized more than 22 tables and groups representing diverse cultures and programs. They also partnered across campus and various departments to ensure global opportunities—both inside and outside the classroom—were highlighted”.
Ties in with JCCC Strategic Goal(s):
Student Success
S1 – Programming: Offer relevant academic programming to meet the shifting needs of our students, communities, and the industries we serve in career and technical and transfer programs.
S2 – Recruiting: Attract and ensure access to learning for all individuals, regardless of background.
Employee Engagement
S1 -Recruitment & Retention: Encourage employee growth. Leverage total compensation strategies to attract exceptional talent and retain employees while advancing the mission of the College.
The TEAM EFFORT AWARD goes to:
- Seth Mullis, Chief of Police, Police Department
- Dixie Johnson, Emergency Management, Emergency Management
- Sam Tady, Video Production Specialist, Video Services
- Lolo Collins, Sr. Videographer, Video Services
- Suzanne Maheu, IISS
Nominated by Kim Steinmetz, Program Director, International & Immigrant Student Services
Accomplishment:
“This group collaborated to create a video for new international students, introducing them to campus safety at JCCC.
The video covers essential topics including weather preparedness, gun safety, campus police, and emergency protocols. It’s designed to help students feel more confident and informed as they prepare to join our community.
Their hard work and dedication truly shine through in this project. They did a wonderful job, and their efforts will make a meaningful difference in helping students engage with campus life in a safer and more informed way.”
Ties in with JCCC Strategic Goal(s):
Student Success
S1 – Programming: Offer relevant academic programming to meet the shifting needs of our students, communities, and the industries we serve in career and technical and transfer programs.
S2- Recruiting: Attract and ensure access to learning for all individuals, regardless of background.