Home / About / Awards & Recognition / Employee Awards / Outstanding Administrator Outstanding Administrator Award The Outstanding Administrator Award recognizes exceptional leadership at Jackson College. Nominations can be submitted by any JC employee or student and will be reviewed by a committee, including the previous year’s award recipient and five employees. 2025 Recipient Jamie Vandenburgh Nomination form past recipients Past Recipients 2024 Jennifer Mikesell 2023 Justin Gaeta 2022 Ashley Van Heest 2021 Jessica Houston 2020 Kelly Crum 2019 Todd Butler 2018 Melissa Merkel 2017 Jeremy Frew 2016 Darrell Norris 2015 Lee Hampton 2014 Jason Valente 2013 Nancy Miller Outstanding Administrator Nomination Form Nomination FormNominee Name * RequiredNominee Information First Last Nominee Department * RequiredNominated By * RequiredNominator Information First Last Nominator E-mail * Required How does the nominee display consistent excellence in overall work? * RequiredHow does the nominee display service to the college by participation in college-wide activities or initiatives and service to the community? * RequiredHow does the nominee reflect the JC Values of Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Quality, Inclusion, Service and Leadership * RequiredHow does the nominee embody the following JC statement of beliefs? * Required• The success of our students is always our first priority • We must perform our jobs admirably, giving our best service and support every day, for everyone • Teamwork is founded upon people bringing different gifts and perspectives • We provide educational opportunities for those who might otherwise not have them • In providing employees with a safe and fulfilling work environment, as well as an opportunity to grow and learn • Our progress must be validated by setting goals and measuring our achievements • We must make decisions that are best for the institution as a whole • Building and maintaining trusting relationships with each other is essential • Competence and innovation are essential means of sustaining our values in a competitive marketplace • We make a positive difference in the lives of our students, our employees, and our communities • In the principles of integrity, opportunity and fairness • We must prepare our students to be successful in a global environment • Our work mattersThis field is hidden when viewing the formPlease list the nominee’s accomplishments as they relate to the following criteria: – Consistent excellence in overall work – Service to the college by participation in college-wide activities or initiatives and service to the community. – Reflects the Jackson College Values: Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Quality, Inclusion, Service and Leadership. – Embodies the Jackson College Statement of Beliefs: • The success of our students is always our first priority • We must perform our jobs admirably, giving our best service and support every day, for everyone • Teamwork is founded upon people bringing different gifts and perspectives • We provide educational opportunities for those who might otherwise not have them • In providing employees with a safe and fulfilling work environment, as well as an opportunity to grow and learn • Our progress must be validated by setting goals and measuring our achievements • We must make decisions that are best for the institution as a whole • Building and maintaining trusting relationships with each other is essential • Competence and innovation are essential means of sustaining our values in a competitive marketplace • We make a positive difference in the lives of our students, our employees, and our communities • In the principles of integrity, opportunity and fairness • We must prepare our students to be successful in a global environment • Our work matters This field is hidden when viewing the form Δ About Who We Are About the College Mission & Vision Strategic Agenda Locations Central Campus Jackson College Hillsdale Hillsdale County Early Middle College Jackson College Lenawee Jackson College Global Fast Facts Leadership Board of Trustees Members Meetings Policies By-Laws Performance Monitoring File a Complaint President’s Office About the President Initiatives Advocacy Executive Order Compliance Former Presidents Resources Leadership Council Organizational Charts History Heritage Center Awards & Recognition Community Awards Distinguished Service Award Employee Awards Outstanding Administrator Award Outstanding Faculty Award Outstanding Staff Award TCS2 Award Student Recognition Dean’s List Outstanding Student Award Points of Pride Institutional Info & Reporting Accreditation Consumer Information Policies & Procedures Transparency Reporting