Left and right: Staff of the Year awardees Colleen Keough and Brigette Marty. Center: President’s Exemplary Service Award winner Kevin Jones. Photos by Ashley de los Reyes '15.
Annual faculty and staff awards
The St. Catherine community came together Wednesday to recognize members of the faculty and staff with year of service awards and milestone recognition for those celebrating 25 or more years of service. In addition, three staff and two faculty members received awards for their outstanding achievements and contributions over the past academic year.
Staff-of-the-Year Awards annually honor employees for their exceptional work and outstanding contributions to the University. They are nominated by colleagues.
Colleen Keough, administrative assistant in the Office of Student Affairs, was honored with the Staff-of-the-Year Award in the Support/Service category. She was praised for her strong work ethic, a collaborative style and positive relationship building skills to the University in providing administrative support for six individuals.
“Her commitment to the mission is always present,†said President Andrea J. Lee, IHM, who presided over the ceremony.
In a letter of support from a colleague read by the president, Keough’s grace under fire was applauded, “Colleen is often the first person in Student Affairs to respond to an emotionally distraught student, or an upset parent calling the office. Colleen always responds with care, strong interpersonal skills and compassion. We are so lucky that she is the face of this office.â€

Brigette Marty, associate director of Student Center and Activities, was named Staff-of-the-Year in the administrative category.
“She has consistently added new ideas and strategies to improve the student experience here at Íæż½ã½ã’s,†said President Lee. “She sets the bar very high in program planning and execution. Events such as Dew Drop Bop, the Charity Ball, Family Fun Nights and the Graduate Student Leadership series have added so much to the vibrancy of our campus community.â€
Marty was also praised for her passing these skills on to students, who are able to successfully implement programs for the campus community. She has built and developed the co-curriculum to enhance the University experience for all Íæż½ã½ã's students.