Teresa Hackett, administrative assistant in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts’ History Department, has been named the inaugural recipient of the College Staff Award.

Created this year by Dean Michael Engh, S.J., the award is meant to recognize outstanding performance by a staff member in support of the college’s mission. “It recognizes someone with a well-deserved reputation for sustained excellence in providing administrative or technical supportive service,” Engh said. “Someone who has consistently approached responsibilities in ways that demonstrate professionalism and a dedication to the welfare of faculty and students.”

To be eligible for the $2,500 award, staff must have been at LMU for at least five years, Engh said, adding that in future years will seek nominations from the college’s academic departments.