Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY)

The Student Employee of the Year award during the annual banquet on April 15, 2009 recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college. Student evaluations are based on the following factors: reliability, quality of work, initiative, attitude, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution.

Maxx Toler of Williamston, a student autopsy assistant from the Brody School of Medicine was nominated by his supervisor, Lisa Leone, for the award. Toler received a plaque and a $150 cash award.

Thirty-one students were nominated for the award. Each nominee received a certificate and gift bag filled with donations from local sponsors. Runner-ups were Michelle Beracha, Douglas Flowers and Sara McLeod. They received an engraved paperweight along with a $50 cash award.

Student Employee of the Year Award winners:  

Winner:  Maxx Toler (picture attached)

nominated by Lisa Leone, BSOM Pathology

Maxx is always reliable, and I know I can trust him to work independently because he knows the policies and procedures so well. In Quality Assurance reviews, Maxx has consistently scored 100% proficiency and compliance with policy. -Lisa Leone, Supervisor

Runner-Up:  Michelle Beracha (picture attached)

nominated by Christina Kennedy, ECU Foundation

Michelle takes pride in her work and is very efficient in the timeliness of her projects. She is extremely meticulous in her performance, and it is shown through her detailed analysis. -Christina Kennedy, Supervisor

Runner-Up:  Douglas Flowers (picture attached)

nominated by Rich Ramirez, College of Human Ecology

Mr. Flowers exemplifies not only what a student worker, but any representative of the university should strive to be…he is extremely hardworking, reliable, professional, and uniquely innovative. -Rich Ramirez, Supervisor

Runner-Up:  Sara McLeod (picture attached)

nominated by Dr. Melani Duffrin, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Sara is always pleasant, treats people with respect, and acts as a professional. She has tremendous potential to become a leader in her profession and is someone that everyone can be proud of with confidence. -Dr. Melani Duffrin, Supervisor