The Administrative Faculty of the Year award honors exceptional UNLV administrative faculty members who have made significant and lasting contributions to our institution. These prestigious awards recognize individuals whose exemplary performance, leadership, and dedication have positively influenced their department and across the university. Our recipients exemplify outstanding teamwork, commitment to service, and a strong alignment with the university’s mission, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their roles.

2025 Winners

Leadership Excellence Award

Laurie Cantwell

Laurie Cantwell
Director, Center for Excellence

Operational Excellence Award

Ariana Turiansky

Ariana Turiansky
Director of Strategic Operations and Planning

Rising Star Award

Kass Moore

Kass Moore
Director of Career & Life Design

Student Service Excellence Award

Jennifer Czajkowski

Jennifer Czajkowski
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor

Past Winners

  • Senior Award Recipient

  • Junior Award Recipient

  • Seinor Honorable Mention

  • Junior Honorable Mention

  • Senior Award Recipient
  • Junior Award Recipient

  • Senior Honorable Mention

  • Junior Honorable Mention

  • Award Recipient

  • Award Recipient

  • Award Recipient