James Gilbert has been selected to receive a Star Heels Award in recognition for his persistent, diligent, and meticulous work to develop a campus wide hazardous environment signage system. He has led a task force that has researched programs at other universities, conducted a national survey of EHS professionals on their signage practices, and sought design expertise input. James coordinated a trial signage program and feedback from a laboratory department on campus, and implemented the signage system in the new Science Complex buildings. The signage program under James’ leadership, has been an exemplary program that many other universities have sought information on to assist them in implementing similar programs at their universities. This signage program developed by James Gilbert and his task force will provide a uniform consistent warning system of potential hazards for faculty, staff, students, and visitors on UNC campus laboratories and Shops as one important component of an environment health and safety program to prevent accidents and injuries associated with hazardous materials.

Her outstanding efforts on behalf of the University and the State of North Carolina are greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that she have been chosen as a Star Heel!

The late C. Knox Massey of Durham created the Massey awards in 1980 to recognize "unusual, meritorious or superior contributions" by university employees. Recipients are based on nominations submitted by the campus community. Each honoree receives an award citation and a $6,000 stipend.

All of us at EHS enjoy working with Ron. We look forward to his continuing contributions in indoor air quality for many years to come.

As the Biological Safety Officer, Donii Fox has made a wonderful impact on our biological safety program. She has demonstrated great skill in coordinating the activities of the Institutional Biosafety Committee as well as working with BSL-3 laboratories to improve their safety and compliance with biosafety standards and regulations. Donii developed biosafety level 3 requirements for facilities and practices on campus that has improved our BSL-3 program greatly. She has worked closely with Facilities Services, Facilities Planning, and Medical School Planning to evaluate and prioritize for renovation existing BSL-3 laboratories. She has gone beyond her normal duties and taken initiative to develop a biological safety cabinet (BSC) certification contract and has developed a BSC database. Not only is Donii’s work excellent, but she is fun to work with and has a great sense of humor.

You have been chosen to receive the Star Heel award in recognition of your dedication to the department and the University. To note the outstanding service to patients who must undergo some form of medical radiation procedure, we recognize you as the Safety Officer who serviced the most radioactive patients in the year 2004. Each medical procedure is different and some of the more complex medical cases occurred on your watch. Your contribution greatly enhances the Radiation Safety Section as well as EHS’s reputation of service to the UNC Hospital complex. Thank you for your efforts and dedication to the EHS mission.

As the manager of the Collaborative Laboratory Inspection Program (CLIP), Jonathan Moore achieves by quiet perseverance and dedication. The CLIP program is impressive in itself: Each month, it integrates the multi-disciplinary laboratory safety inspections of approximately 85 Principal Investigators. Jonathan makes assignments, organizes individual PI data for inspectors’ use, reviews each and every inspection result, communicates with PIs who have questions and citations, and resolves safety and health concerns. He successfully manages program resources whom he does not actively supervise—which is quite an accomplishment. This past year, Jonathan revived regular CLIPers meetings to refresh training and review the latest EHS issues. Jonathan’s commitment to the success of the CLIP program is a vital resource to the success of EHS.

Steve Parker's outstanding efforts on behalf of the University and the State of North Carolina are greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that he has been chosen as a Star Heel!

Gary Shaver's contributions to the department have been broad, and that he is a valuable EHS resource to planning, construction and facilities staff. Gary was outstanding in his response to the Kenan Lab exhaust odors complaints. He also prevented a potential major complaint episode(s) at the Health Science Library construction site by identifying the lack of ventilation control in occupied areas. He was able to address the problem with contractors to install exhaust fans, and monitor negative pressure in the work areas. There have been no significant complaints related to this project. Gary's conscientious efforts to ensure that EHS requirements are incorporated into new construction on campus will positively impact the health and safety of UNC employees for many years to come.

We recognize Mary Crabtree for her leadership (and sleep-deprived nights) in responding to the SARS scare at UNC, by arranging for emergency fit-testing of physicians and coordinating with UNC Hospitals to establish a mobile fit-testing facility for the emergency SARS screening facility; for her crafting and getting approval of a new Training and Occupational Health Enforcement Policy; and for her instrumental role in creating and implementing a new program to provide flu shots to 2,503 UNC faculty and staff.

Sharon, you have been selected as a Star Heel because you are widely recognized in the EHS Department and on campus as the person who successfully developed and implemented a campus-wide water quality program. You continue to represent not only the Department but the University on stormwater and campus growth issues. You are a dedicated and conscientious employee who strives to produce not only high quality work but high quality results. Everyone in the Department enjoys working with you.

We recognize Shelley for her many years of conscientious, high quality work, and for her ready and unselfish assumption of additional responsibilities due to a coworker's recent absence.

Recognized by patients of the Ambulatory Care Center for outstanding customer service.

Well recognized as an exceptional safety officer for her professionalism, thoroughness and friendliness, in 2002 Wanda Hughes led the Department in holding its first-ever campuswide Safety Fair. The Fair was supported by 35 vendors, attended by 200 Carolina students, faculty and staff, and provided saferty training to 271 UNC employees. Headlining the University Gazette, the Fair promoted a safe campus far beyond its time and place. In presenting this award, we also wish to recognize the support of Mary Crabtree (her supervisor) and the assistance of many other EHS employees who assisted Wanda and helped make the Safety Fair possible.

Jonathan Moore has served as acting Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a period of almost 9 months during this past year in the absence of an appointed RSO for this University.  During this time, he has successfully fulfilled the responsibilities of two jobs, both of which carry a very high duty factor. The evidence of his success in carrying out these duties is the preliminary results of a recent inspection conducted by the Radiation Protection Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. The results indicate that Jonathan was very vigilant and dedicated in carrying out his additional duties with excellence for the University.

You have been chosen to receive the Star Heel award because you represent what EHS is all about. You work to help everyone on campus have a safe work environment. In the office, you are always ready to do what is necessary to help others carry out the mission of EHS. For your dedication to the Department and the University, we thank you.

As the Department of Environment, Health & Safety human resources facilitator, budget manager and onsite IT support person, Kathy’s work benefits everyone who works at EHS. She facilitates hiring and other personnel actions. She had made an extra effort—in a year of many budget difficulties—to manage and plan EHS’s budget. Her behind-the-scenes responsibilities are faithfully executed through hard work and prudent decisionmaking. We are all proud to work with her.

John has provided outstanding customer service in responding to employee requests for indoor air quality investigations and employee concerns about suspicious packages.

You have been selected as a Star Heel because you are widely recognized in the EHS Department as an exceptionally dedicated, conscientious employee who strives to produce high quality work. You display energy in your job, are open to new ideas, ask questions, are always willing to help and are cheerful. Your attitude provides leadership to others at EHS. Everyone in your department enjoys working with you.

In recognition of her valuable contributions to the Department, including volunteering to server as co-chair (with Kathy Schwabauer) the Department's 2000 State Employees Combined Campaign (to a new fundraising record), volunteering to chair the Department's Web Task Force, volunteering to co-lead (with James Gilbert) the Department's name change campaign, as well as numerous kudos from faculty, staff and students for being an excellent EHS trainer.

Lisa is widely recognized in the Department as an exceptionally dedicated, conscientious employee who strives to produce high quality work. She displays energy for her job, is always willing to help, is open to new things, asks questions and is cheerful. Her attitude provides leadership to others in the Department. Everyone in the Department enjoys working with her.