It is with a sense of pride and collective support that the Athletic and Recreation Facilities & Events Team congratulates the 2022-2023 Employee of the Year, Nicole Miller! Nicole has been an outstanding employee since the day she got here. She is the perfect example of what we expect from all of our employees. She is reliable, professional and brings so much positivity to the workplace!  Nicole comes into every Game Operations shift with a great attitude that rubs off her peers to set the energy into the staff. Thank you for all of the hard work you have put forward during your time here!

The Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management team congratulates Preston Sturgis as our March 2024 Rec Star! Preston worked 53 hours during the month of March, and he took the initiative to pick most of those shifts up on his own. Preston comes in ready to work for every shift, including early opening shifts, and remains flexible with any situation he is given. He is dependable, self-motivated, and a joy to be around. We have received numerous complimentary comments and positive write ups regarding his work ethic and attitude while carrying out his responsibilities. Preston has been working as a Facility Attendant with us for a year and a half and remains consistent in his willingness to put his best foot forward every day. Please join us in congratulating and recognizing Preston for his contributions to the Rec Center operations. Thank you and congratulations, Preston!

Please join the Kelly Family Sports Center in congratulating Andrew Hylen for receiving the Fall Semester Turf Star award! Each semester, this award is given to a team member who goes above and beyond the call of duty in order to ensure the facility they work in is ready and available to anyone who may walk through the doors. Andrew has been a major help in doing just that. He is always eager to help cover shifts, prepare for events, learn new aspects of facility management, and assist anyone who needs it all with a smile on his face. Andrew is from Nunica, MI and is a member of the cross country and track teams. He just graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education - English and Psychology and is now working on a master’s degree in Higher Education. After he graduates, he would like to pursue a doctorate degree in Sports Psychology, coach collegiate track and field and cross country, write a book about his time running at GVSU, and of course, keep running! Congratulations Andrew!