The annual honors are given to employees with exceptional enthusiasm and commitment to the university’s mission.

A festive mood filled the Multi-Purpose Room of the Campus Center at Rutgers University–Camden as faculty and staff came together to recognize the winners of the 2024 Chancellor’s Awards for Scarlet Excellence.

“Our honorees today exhibit exceptional resourcefulness, innovation, imagination, and a deep commitment to our students, faculty, and campus,” said Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis. “On behalf of the Rutgers–Camden community, I want to extend my gratitude for all they do to make our campus a better place.”

Chancellor Tillis emphasized that Rutgers–Camden staff play a vital role in keeping the gears of educational excellence turning. The awards are just one way the university seeks to express gratitude and appreciation for the work of staff members across campus. 

“Our reputation for providing the world-class Rutgers experience with a personal touch is rooted firmly in the dedication and exceptional talent of our employees,” Chancellor Tillis said. “We are extremely fortunate to have a campus filled with committed and creative individuals who regularly help faculty and students achieve and surpass their goals.”

Chancellor Tillis and university leadership also recognized significant employment milestones, offering special recognition to employees who recently reached 10, 20, 30, and 40 years of service to the campus community.

Continue reading below for the complete list of honorees.

Individual Awards

2025 Chancellor's Staff Awards, individual winners
Bob Brant, Brandon Quiles, Penny Mancini, Zulma Rodriguez
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Bob Brant, Facilities
  • Penny Mancini, Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden
  • Brandon Quiles, TRIO Student Support Services
  • Zulma Rodriguez, Rutgers Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden, Fine Arts
  • Kiara Estevez, Rutgers Law School

Team Awards

Rutgers School of Business–Camden Graduate Team

2025 Team Awards - Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Beverly Ballard
  • Snehamay Banerjee
  • Jessica Benatti
  • Diane McCarthy
  • Amelia Nowak
  • Ferin Speaks

Student Accounting, Billing, and Cashiering

2025 Team Awards - Student Billing and Accounting
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Stephanie Bladen
  • Retha Glover
  • Ronald Rich
  • Glenn Rohe
  • Tammie Walker

Rutgers–Camden Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

2025 Team Awards - Graduate School Camden
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Danielle Askew
  • Kayla Colon
  • Sarah Johnson
  • Christian Kubik
  • Michelle Meloy
  • Erick Watt-Udogu

Faculty & Staff Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries

10 Years of Service

2025-10 Years of Service
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Vadim Balashov
  • Robert Boden
  • Kelly Carlucci
  • Marylou Carmona
  • Stephen Danley
  • Brittany Echt
  • Noha Emara
  • Jinglin Fu
  • Oscar Holmes IV
  • Dinesh Iyer
  • Cecelia Kane
  • Neda Khanjari
  • Eric Klein
  • Gregory Lowe
  • Rong Ma
  • Priscilla McCoy
  • Carmen Melendez
  • Susan Mokhberi
  • Laura Napolitano
  • Jennifer Oberle
  • Edward O'Keefe-Gorman
  • Robert Palumbo
  • David Pedersen
  • Beth Rabinowitz
  • Steven Ridinger
  • Yasmin Rodriguez
  • David Salas-de la Cruz
  • Deeksha Singh
  • Mark Slifkon
  • Rachel Smith
  • Shari Wakeley
  • Edward Werner
  • Wendy Woloson
  • Mary Wunnenberg

20 Years of Service

2025-20 Years of Service
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Jonathan Biondi
  • Helene Carlucci
  • Deborah Carr
  • Siqi Fu
  • Rajiv Gandhi
  • Carla Giaudrone
  • Ana Gomez Laguna
  • Raymond Nieves
  • Brenda Ortiz Orozco
  • Rebekah Verona

30 Years of Service

2025-30 Years of Service
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • Mary Beth Daisey
  • Richard Hufner

40 Years of Service

2025 - 40 Years of Service
Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.
  • James Simmons
  • Steven Williamson