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Awards and Recognition

Awards

We are proud of our award-winning services and dedicated staff members. You can meet some of our amazing staff members by reading about our SITES Awards winners, or you can learn more about the accomplishments of our organization through viewing our recent awards and recognitions listed below.

2009

Custodial Services Honored at 2009 (OS1) Symposium

Read about the awards.

SITES and On the Spot Programs Earn "Effective & Innovative Practices" Award

The University of Texas at Austin received an APPA Effective & Innovative Practices Award (pdf) for Facilities Services and Project Management and Construction Services (PMCS) SITES and On the Spot Employee Recognition Award Programs. Facilities Services Director Mike Miller (middle) and Training Manager Jennifer Heath accepted the award on behalf of the university at the APPA 2009 Conference in Vancouver on July 8. (Also pictured, from left, are Al Allen of Sodexo Campus Services; Bill Elvey, 2008-2009 President of APPA, from UT at Dallas; and APPA Professional Affairs Committee Chair Kevin Folsom of Dallas Theological Seminary.)

APPA award presented to UT

2008

Arbor Day Foundation names UT a 2008 Campus Tree Tour site

View photo of groundbreaking ceremony and read Foundation letter announcing this honor.

Urban Forester Larry Maginnis Named Arborist of the Year

See photo of award presentation.

Custodial Services Honored at 2008 (OS1) Symposium

Read press release for details.


Staff Excellence Awards

2008 Staff Excellence Award Winners

The Staff Excellence Awards Program recognizes the invaluable contributions that staff make to the university's continued success.

2007 Staff Excellence Award Winners


SLICE Awards (University Operations)

2007 SLICE Awards

SLICE Award winners included Melvin Daniels, Facilities Services Supervisor for Solid Waste and Recycling.


Other Awards - 2003 through 2007


Recognition

Surplus Property received a letter of recognition and thanks from Wynne Computer Recovery for being the largest donor of computer components that offenders assemble into computers. The computers are donated to Texas public schools at no charge.


APPA Recognition

The University of Texas at Austin Facilities Services is a member of APPA, the Association of Physical Plant Administration. APPA's Institute for Facilities Management is a four-track course of study held twice yearly. It includes core programming in General Administration, Maintenance & Operations, Energy & Utilities, and Planning, Design & Construction. Below are the individuals who have received a Certificate of Graduation for successfully completing the full course offered by the Institute.

2009 APPA Institute Graduates

2008 APPA Institute Graduates

2007 APPA Institute Graduates

2006 APPA Institute Graduates

2005 APPA Institute Graduates