A cut above

Exceptional contributions to the School or the Institute come in all stripes and persuasions. To honor staff who consistently exhibit over-and-above professional performance, SHASS instituted the "Infinite Mile Awards" as part of the newly created Rewards & Recognition Program. Last May, a celebratory lunch took place to publicly honor the individuals and teams whose workplace efforts are exemplary.
Photos: Graham G. Ramsay.

Unsung Hero Award

The Unsung Hero consistently takes initiative without being prompted, is reliable, persevering, results-oriented, and does whatever it takes to get the job done. The Unsung Hero also exercises tact, good judgment, and diplomacy under fire.

	Pamela Clements administrative secretary, Political Science
	Shannon McCord administrative assistant
	Lili Këpuska administrative assistant
	Pamela Grimes administrative assistant
	Ellen Salvi administrative assistant, Foreign Languages & Literatures Headquarters Team

Dean's Community Builder Award

The Community Builder—an effective teacher, mentor, and coach—builds morale and motivates others, promotes diversity by creating cross cultural sensitivity and a better sense of community, and communicates collaboratively within and across departments and programs of the MIT community.

	Nancy Lowe administrative officer, Foreign Languages & Literatures
	Michele Oshima program coordinator, Women's Studies

"Go-to-Person" Award

The "Go-to Person" is a high achiever who consistently takes charge and follows through, displays leadership by example, and can be counted on to make things happen—the person you go to when a difficult job must get done.

	Mary Grenham administrative officer, Linguistics & Philosophy
	Debbie Meinbresse administrative assistant, Science, Technology, and Society

Innovator Award

The Innovator—known for creativity and innovation—takes initiative and risks when appropriate, adapts to change, and endeavors to improve workflow, efficiency, and cost-saving measures.

Alex Chisholm director of communications and external relations, Comparative Media Studies

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