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Monthly Commitment to Excellence Award

The Commitment to Excellence Monthly Awards recognize Loyola staff members who demonstrate exceptional performance, outstanding service, and a strong commitment to the University’s mission. These awards honor staff who consistently support faculty, students, colleagues, and the wider community with professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication, thereby significantly enhancing the life and operations of the University.

All regular full‑time and part‑time staff members in good standing are eligible. Council members may nominate others but cannot be nominated during their term. Nominations may be submitted by administrators, staff, or faculty and should reflect excellence in job performance, exemplary customer service, or contributions aligned with the Five Characteristics of a Jesuit Education. Recipients receive an award and a letter from the President, and may be selected once every two years.

Do you know a full or part-time staff member who consistently demonstrates excellence, a commitment to our Jesuit values, and to bettering the campus community? Nominate them for a Monthly Commitment to Excellence Award today! 

Congratulations to our recent awardees!

May 2026

Jenny Gallo, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Jenny Gallo

Senior Director, Special Events - Advancement

April 2026

Geraldine Chavers-Dodd, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Geraldine Chavers-Dodd

Clinical Placements Coordinator, School of Nursing

March 2026

Ronit Goswami, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Ronit Goswami

Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention, School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)

Gabrielle Young, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Gabrielle Young

Coordinator, Sorority & Fraternity Life: Center for Student Engagement - Division of Student Development

Brian Mueller, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Brian Mueller

Senior Clinical Placement Coordinator, School of Nursing

February 2026

Erin Schrock, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Erin Schrock

Transcript Evaluator, Registration and Records

Summer Wigley, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Summer Wigley

Assistant Director for Residential Education, Department of Residence Life

Grace Hunter, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Grace Hunter

Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Center

Arcelia Y Jimenez, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Arcelia (Arci) Y Jimenez

Sr. Client Technical Analyst, ITS

Melissa Bagdon, Commitment to Excellence award recipient at Loyola University Chicago

Melissa Bagdon

Assistant Director for Assignments, Marketing and Communication - Department of Residence, Division of Student Development