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At a Hollywood-themed celebratory luncheon, Lycoming College announced the winners of its 2025 Staff Awards. Six staff members were recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to Lycoming College. The College also honored staff members celebrating milestone work anniversaries, as well as those retiring staff members.
Employee of the Year – Wayne Hughes, classroom and event technologist for Lycoming’s information technology services, was named Employee of the Year. Lycoming’s most prestigious staff award, Employee of the Year is presented to the staff member who during the past year best demonstrated the embodiment of the institution’s core values.
Rookie Warrior of the Year Award – Both Doss Hill, instructional services librarian, and Becca Zaktansky, financial specialist and executive assistant to the vice president of finance, won Rookie of the Year awards for demonstrating exceptional abilities as new employees.
Warrior Spirit Award– Kim Karim, library services specialist, was awarded the Warrior Spirit Award for her embodiment of the positive spirit of the institution.
Blue and Gold Leadership Award – Ariane Breton, head of library systems and collections, earned the Blue and Gold Leadership Award for exemplifying significant leadership skills and characteristics.
Benjamin Crever Outstanding Service Award – Emily Bohlin, biology lab manager, was named the recipient of the Benjamin Crever Outstanding Service Award for demonstrating excellent service and for making significant contributions to her department and to the campus community.
Jackie Bilger Dedication to Lycoming College Award – Steven Wiser, assistant football coach, won the Jackie Bilger Dedication to Lycoming College Award, which was created to honor the memory of Jackie Bilger, who served Lycoming College with distinction for more than 13 years as the director of human resources. Payne received the award for providing outstanding service to Lycoming while demonstrating Bilger’s dedication, initiative, creativity, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to caring for fellow employees.
Lycoming College values its faculty and believes in fostering a culture of belonging, built on trust, mutual respect, and open communication. For more information about career opportunities within the Lycoming College community, please visit https://www.lycoming.edu/human-resources/.