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Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards

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Photo: Faculty and staff members honored with West Texas A&M University Academic Affairs awards include, from left, Dr. Erick Butler, Dr. Bridget Guerrero, Anna Lemnitzer, Gilbert Antunez, Tamara Castagnetta, Dr. Alee Friemel, Dr. Bin Shao and Dr. Leigh Green. Not pictured is Dr. Kristina Drumheller.

WTAMU 2025 Academic Affairs Faculty and Staff Awards

Intellectual Contributions Excellence Award
Dr. Erick Butler, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering 

Distinction in Sponsored Research Award
Dr. Bridget Guerrero, Associate Professor of Agriculture Business and Economics 

Professional Service Excellence Award
Anna Lemnitzer, Assistant Professor of Art & Design

Academic Affairs Staff Excellence Award
Gilberto Antunez, Associate Director of Education Preparation 

Academic Affairs Staff Excellence Award
Tamara Castagnetta, Associate Director of Scholarships 

Instructional Excellence Award
Dr. Alee Friemel, Instructor of Nursing 

Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
Dr. Bin Shao, Professor of Decision Management & Terry Professor of Business 

Distinguished Innovation in Teaching Award
Dr. Leigh Green, Associate Professor of Education & Counseling Program Director 

Assessment and Assurance of Learning Award
Dr. Kristina Drumheller, Professor of Communication Studies & Associate Dean for Communication, Art, Theatre & Dance 

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