Five employees were honored recently at the annual WSU Sponsored Program Administrators Conference, supported by the Office of Research and Office of Business & Finance and coordinated by the Office of Grant and Research Development (OGRD).
The Grant and Contract Administration Service Award went to John Anderson, biological systems engineering, for consistently demonstrating a positive attitude while performing his job with skill and efficiency. Faculty rely on his knowledge, good judgment and experience in grant and contract administration.
Lauri Kramer, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Karin Neuenschwander, WSU Foundation, received the Grant and Contract Administration Contribution Award to honor efforts leading to a unique difference in the WSU system locally, nationally and/or internationally.
Kramer was cited as professional yet personable while providing accurate and prompt information to faculty on grant preparation and administration and while training others.
Neuenschwander was honored for her experience with online applications processes and nonprofit guidelines for private foundations, which has allowed her to work more efficiently in submitting and approving proposals. Because of her understanding, the foundation and OGRD are able to communicate clearly and meet the needs of both divisions.
The Contribution Recognition Award was given jointly to Mary Weitz and Lisa Blumenshein, International Programs.
As secretary supervisor of research and development, Weitz has dedicated 25 years to staying abreast of changes, especially in the area of requests for applications generated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Blumenshein, fiscal specialist 1 of research and development, has worked with Weitz for three years to develop budgets that fit application needs and to assist with projects from startup to closing.
