About the Dean’s Staff Award
Through the SVM People First Initiative, Dean Mark Stetter established the SVM Dean’s Staff Awards Committee in 2024 to enhance recognition of staff contributions to the School of Veterinary Medicine.
This recognition highlights staff contributions with a broad and impactful presence throughout the UC Davis SVM community. Candidate nominations should encompass contributions to the school’s mission:
- Advancing animal health
- Environmental protection
- Public health
- Economic development through high-quality education, research, and service programs
This annual award underscores the significant role staff members play in serving the people of California and beyond.
Nomination Process
Calls for nominations are solicited in an email to all staff, faculty and students from the Dean’s office. Everyone is encouraged to submit a nomination. Your input is invaluable, and every nomination helps us ensure that we’re celebrating those who make a difference.
The nomination form allows nominators to describe a staff member’s contribution in one or more of the category awards. A nominator should include information for all categories if they want the staff member to be considered for the Dean's Staff Member of the Year Award.
Award Categories
Dean’s Staff Member of the Year Award
Demonstrates strengths in the areas of teamwork, positive impact, innovation, and professionalism.
SVM Teamwork Award
Collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals.
SVM Positive Impact Award
Contributes to the well-being and productivity of the work environment.
SVM Innovation Award
Introduces new methods that significantly benefit the organization.
SVM Professionalism Award
Maintains a high level of integrity while producing quality work.
SVM Champion in Philanthropy
Plays a key role in advancing philanthropy and drives the School's mission forward.
2025 Dean's Staff Awards
Committee Members: Melissa Bartholomew (Co-Chair), Nancy Bei, Sarah Blasczynski, Phuong Dao, Maura Ferrero, Joseph Pacini (Co-Chair), and Amanda Steidlmayer
The 2025 Awards Ceremony will be held on November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm in Gladys Valley Hall
For questions, please email the committee: svmdeanawardcommittee@ucdavis.edu
2024 Dean’s Staff Awards
Founding committee members: Melissa Bartholomew (Co-Chair), Sarah Blasczynski, Phuong Dao, Maura Ferrero, Joseph Pacini, Dan Ransom, and Amanda Steidlmayer (Co-Chair).