Brian Van Horn, M.P.A., Ed.D. President | Mayville State University
Brian Van Horn, M.P.A., Ed.D. President | Mayville State University
Emily Kaasa-Rice has been awarded the esteemed Orville Johnson Meritorious Service Award, recognizing her for her outstanding dedication, loyalty, and commitment to Mayville State University and her colleagues. This award is annually given to an employee who exemplifies these qualities.
A colleague who nominated Emily praised her ability to manage many tasks efficiently and her calmness under pressure. The nominator stated, "Emily went above and beyond by leading new initiatives that significantly improved processes within the admissions office. Her work ethic, leadership, and dedication to excellence truly represent the values of Mayville State University."
The award is named after Orville Johnson, a custodian at Mayville State from 1959 until his retirement in 1980. Johnson, who passed away in 1986, was honored by his family through a donation of his military service flag and $10,000 to the university. This donation funds the recognition of staff members.
As this year’s recipient, Emily will have her name inscribed on the Orville Johnson plaque located in the foyer of the Mayville State Campus Center. She also received a framed certificate and a $75 gift certificate for the Mayville State University Bookstore.
Other nominees for the award this year were Tina Valeu, Alexis Thompson, Ashley Mueller, Billie Jacobson, Bob Kozojed, Brian Poppema, Dawn Huard, Dean Kostick, Heather Hoyt, Heather Satrom, Jake Litecky, James Morowski, Jessi Hegg, Jessica Danielson, Jim Meyer, Jon Nygaard, Kelly Kornkven, Mandi Domier, Mary Trudeau, Meghan Gates, Nicholas Flesland, Robyn Hanson, Shannon Hofer, Susan Huso Cordahl, Tracy Juhnke, and Wendy Hanson.
Past recipients of the Orville Johnson Meritorious Service Award include Art Berglie, T. Howard Moen, Phyllis Dakken, Vrenda Bengtson, Avis Larson, Betty Karaim, Ken Eken, Janet Nielson, Rodney Gunderson, Brad Papenfuss, Karoline Jacobson, Marina "Winky" Gummer, Janice Sand, Becky Edinger, Beverly Holt, Janice Jorgensen, Andrea Knudson, Jim Lyng, Beth Swenson, Rendi Johnson-Ebach, Nancy Galde, Claudia Hastings, Dean Kostuck, Bryan Karolus, Tom Moen, Bev Holt, Lou Dauphanais, Marge Fugleberg, Alice Rice, Rick Karboviak, Misti Wuori, Lois Karlstad, Cheryl Angen, Bob Kozojed, Doug Eastman, Teresa Agnes, and Marissa Blaufuss.
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