UofL Dean's Lifetime Achievement Award

Molly Burke Poole

Administrator, Graduate Medical Education

Department of Surgery 

"Molly is every resident's best friend, confidant, life coach, counselor, cheerleader, and chaplain."

UofL School of Medicine Employee of the Year

Harry “Butch” Schulman

Executive Director, Vice Chair for Administrative Affairs

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

"Butch exudes kindness and empathy for his fellow human being.  When people do wrong, he does right anyway."

UofL School of Medicine Team of the Year Award

Research Resources Facilities/Large Animal Veterinary Technicians/Assistants

Amber Williamson, Regina Turner, Jackie McCarty, Ashley McDonal, Heather Plouse, Nathan Amesbury, Christian Lucas, and Nicky Cooper

"The animal care program is consistently commended for excellence by all outside agencies.”

UofL School of Medicine Heart of the School Award

Alfreda (Freda) Ellington

Student Clerkship Coordinator

Department of Pediatrics 

"I have never met a person with as big of a heart as Freda has."

UofL School of Medicine Administrative Office Staff Award for Performance Excellence

Karen Napolilli

Program Coordinator Senior

CME and Professional Development 

"Karen exemplifies the best of professionalism, accountability, and courtesy.”

UofL School of Medicine Basic Science Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

Donna Bottorff

Program Manager

Department of Anatomical Science and Neurobiology 

"Simply stated, our departmental missions would come to a grinding halt without Donna’s leadership and tireless efforts."

UofL School of Medicine Clinical Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

Margaret Abby

Senior Research Coordinator

Department of Surgery 

"Margaret is incredibly innovative and creative."

UofL School of Medicine Clinical Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

Cynthia Brock

Marketing Communications Specialist and Administrative Assistant

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 

"Cynthia has a superb work ethic and an impeccable attention to detail."

ULP Clinical Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

Pam Boone

Medical Assistant

Department of Surgery 

"Pam always goes above and beyond for our patients."