Milner Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Student Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes student employees who have made a significant impact on the library’s operations through their commitment to their work. Milner is grateful to the winners for their dedication and to all of its student employees for making the library a welcoming, productive, and inclusive environment for the Illinois State community.
“Milner has always been such a lovely place to study and meet with friends, but I’ve fallen more in love with it from my perspective working the Reference Desk,” said 2023 Kudos award winner Bianca Bergamasco. Work Ethic award winner Javi Usher noted, “I’ve had a very peaceful time while working at Milner Library, and I’m happy that this is my first job experience.”
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
- Superstar: Noah Virklan (Library Information Technology Services)
- Attention to Detail: Piper Coe (Scholarly Communications); Julie Cullotta (Digitization Center)
- Lending a Hand: Aiden Mellon (Access Services); Madison Bobrytzke (Archives)
- Work Ethic: Faridah Usman (Access Services); Javi Usher (Access Services)
- Kudos: Bianca Bergamasco (Reference); Bri Martin (Reference); Sierra Garner (Reference)
Previous Student Employee Recognition Award winners include:
Fall 2022
- Superstar: Lillian Ridinger
- Attention to Detail: Myah Brantley; Tony Hernandez; Savannah Smith
- Lending a Hand: Ryan Cox
- Work Ethic: Shane Dotto; Payton Thomas
- Kudos: Faridah Usman; Sierra Garner; Holly Hoek
Spring 2022
- Superstar: Kylee Winkler
- Rising Star: Akiela Jamison
- Attention to Detail: Dylan Chambers; Payton Thomas
- Lending a Hand: Tiffany Fenner; Ben Sanetra
- Work Ethic: Ian Harrison; Faridah Usman
- Kudos: Tony Hernandez; Andrea Rubio-Dones; Shannon Thommes
Students who are interested in employment opportunities with Milner Library can explore options by visiting Jobs.IllinoisState.edu.
