OSU President Jim Hess joined members of the Staff Advisory Council to honor nominees for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.

Staff Advisory Council recognizes 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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The Oklahoma State University Staff Advisory Council recognized 26 nominees for the Distinguished Service Award on Thursday inside the Student Union’s Starlight Terrace.

The annual ceremony provides the opportunity to honor outstanding staff members and highlight their lasting impact on the OSU community. The honorees exemplify excellence and service in their respective roles and dedicate themselves to creating a better experience for the faculty, staff and students around them.

“Today, we're honoring lives of dedication and service that have made Oklahoma State University a better place for everyone who walks this campus,” OSU President Jim Hess said. “My time at OSU has taught me it’s the people behind the scenes that make everything possible. You all go above and beyond to inspire our students to excel, provide support to our faculty and administrators and make sure this campus is a place we’re all proud to call home.”

Each nomination packet was reviewed by SAC members and then ranked — separating nominees into three categories: honorable mention, semifinalists and finalists. Each semifinalist received a certificate, each finalist received a certificate and $100, and the top three finalists received a certificate, trophy and $1,000, $1,500 and $3,000, respectively.

SAC also awarded 10 scholarships to staff members across campus.