Meritorious Service, UND Proud Award winners named Ten staff members were given Meritorious Service Awards and one staff member received the Ken and Toby Baker UND Proud Award at the annual recognition ceremony for staff personnel May 13. The Meritorious Service Award recognizes staff for excellence and dedication. They received certificates and checks. Awardees were: * Jacqueline Bergsnev, administrative assistant, associate vice president for finance and operations office * Dawn Botsford, special events coordinator, vice president for student and outreach services office * Gregory Boushee, lead maintenance specialist, facilities * Karen Burgard, instructional technology/human resources assistant, human resources * Pamela Burkes, administrative secretary, College of Business and Public Administration * Jay Evenstad, research specialist, mechanical engineering * Connie Gagelin, administrative officer, vice president for academic affairs and provost office * Sandra Krom, FAS office manager, pediatrics * Gwendlyn Molsbarger, building services technician, facilities * S. Gaynelle Rydland, building services technician, facilities The Ken and Toby Baker UND Proud Award is presented to a staff employee who, through service and dedication to the University, to fellow workers, and to the community, exemplifies the qualities of commitment, loyalty, and pride in the University. The award includes $1,000, a plaque, and a traveling plaque for the department. The award was given to Betty Ralston, associate athletic director.