Dr. Marilyn Berman Outstanding Service Award for Staff

This award is given to a Clark School of Engineering staff member whose service to his or her department, to the school, and to the university has been judged outstanding.

Nomination Form
Rosemary Parker stands next to Akua Asa-Awuku holding their award plaque in front of a Maryland Engineering backdrop

2024 award winner Rosemary Parker with Akua Asa-Awuku at the 2024 Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration. Photo by Greg Fiume.

The annual Marilyn Berman Outstanding Service Award for an exempt or non-exempt staff member in the Clark School of Engineering . The staff member receiving the service award will be presented with a plaque and a cash award. Nominations from students, faculty and staff are hereby solicited.

The evaluation factors, as appropriate to the nominee’s position, for determining the award are as follows.

  • Service to the Department, College and Campus community.
  • Initiative and service above and beyond those of a job description.
  • Portrays a positive attitude; esprit de corps.
  • Interacts harmoniously with all levels of the Department, College, and Campus community.
  • Demonstrates effective leadership.

Attach the nomination package as a single PDF file with these components.

  1. A nomination letter explaining how the candidate meets some or all of the above criteria.
  2. A maximum of 4 letters of support from any combination of the following.

a. Nominee’s supervisor
b. Person supervised by the nominee
c. Nominee’s peer
d. Faculty, staff, or student who has had personal experience with the quality of service
provided by the nominee

Note that previous nominations will be considered again for up to two additional years, and nominators have the option to withdraw or update the package. Prior recipients are not eligible to be nominated again.

Submit a Nomination

Meet Our 2026 Recipient: Bill Churma

Bill Churma is Director of Operations in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. He is recognized for his exceptional understanding of how the academic institution operates and for his strong advocacy, which have helped his department secure the resources and support needed for key projects and continued success. Congratulations to Bill Churma on being selected as the 2026 winner of the Dr. Marilyn Berman Outstanding Service Award for Staff!

Bill Churma, Fischell Department of Bioengineering

Past Recipients: 

  • 2025: Jeff McKinney, Engineering IT Operations
  • 2024: Rosemary Parker, Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering 
  • 2023: Nelpe Wachsman, Keystone Program
  • 2021: Pam Lloyd, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • 2020: Erin Chen, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2019: Rebecca Kenemuth, Women in Engineering Program
  • 2018: Terry Island, Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support
  • 2017: Jenna Bucci, Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support
  • 2016: Kerri Poppler, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2015: Nicole Hollywood, Fire Protection Engineering
  • 2014: Bryan Quinn, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 2013: Tracy Chung, Fischell Department of Bioengineering
  • 2012: Heidi Sauber, Engineering Co-Op and Career Services
  • 2011: Kathy Lopresti, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
  • 2010: Sharon Hodgson, Fire Protection Engineering
  • 2009: Teresa Moore, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 2008: Debra Densmore, Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
  • 2007: George Syrmos, Office of Advanced Engineering Education
  • 2006: Eric Schurr, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
  • 2005: Kathleen Hart, Materials Science and Engineering
  • 2004: Al Santos, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • 2003: Janet Murphy, Engineering Dean's Office
  • 2002: Daniel Carafelli, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
  • 2001: Naji Hammad, Engineering Copy Center
  • 2000: Nancy Swader, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 1999: Bryan Hill, Aerospace Engineering
  • 1998: Victoria Daul, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • 1997: Rebecca Sarni, Aerospace Engineering
  • 1996: Terry Chase, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • 1995: Patricia Baker, Mechanical Engineering
  • 1994: Terry Clark, Aerospace Engineering
  • 1993: Maureen Meyer, Aerospace Engineering

 


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