Winner of the Classified Staff Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award was Katie Schroth, director of Purchasing and Payment Services.

Lamb came to UWSP in 2004 and has consistently received outstanding teaching evaluations. Her students praise her enthusiasm and personable teaching methods, and colleagues state she stands apart in her commitment to students and shared learning. According to Sociology Department Chair Robert Enright, Lamb did extensive research before leading a semester abroad in Poland, traveling there herself prior to the experience to research her coursework. A teacher-scholar, she has several research projects underway and brings the work into her classroom. Lamb holds degrees from Bluffton College and Bowling Green State University. Previously she taught at Drake University and Grand View College.

Since coming to UWSP in 1972, Miller has been praised for his well-prepared, humorous and caring teaching style. Students often comment on his ability to bring fresh perspectives and keep his course materials current. He originated the department’s internship program and supervises 12 student interns each semester. In addition, he is the faculty adviser for the Student Legal Society and co-director of the Center for the Small City. He has been honored several times for his service to the campus and serves the community as a government expert and appointee at the local and state level. He earned degrees from McDaniel College and the University of Pittsburgh, where he also taught.

Wendorf received a perfect 4.0 on his student evaluations during his first semester at UWSP in 2001. He continues to earn some of the department’s highest evaluations from students and peers. Wendorf creates many online materials for his classes and includes a large number of students in his research program, giving them co-authorship credit in presentations and publications. He is a member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and served as an evaluator and consultant for the UWSP Faculty Alliance for Creating and Expanding Teaching Strategies (FACETS) program. Wendorf earned degrees at Wayne State University, UW-Oshkosh and UW-Marathon County. Previously he taught at UW-Marathon County and Wayne State University.

Since joining the College of Natural Resources in 2003, Hauer has produced 26 publications on urban forestry and arboriculture, won grants of nearly one-quarter million dollars, submitted another one-quarter million dollars worth of pending grants and given 40 presentations. He is on the editorial board for the International Society of Arboriculture and as a member of the National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council. He is a nationally recognized expert on the effects of ice storms on urban trees and on "stem girdling roots," a term he coined. Hauer has been nominated CNR Teacher of the Year and serves as chair of the college’s undergraduate student research symposium. Previously he worked for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota. He has degrees from the University of Minnesota, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and UWSP.

A professor of flute and musicianship at UWSP since 1975, Doebler has also led five International Programs trips and served on the International Programs Scholarship Endowment for 11 years. He directed the Pointer Pep Band for 27 years, served 31 years as a principal flutist of the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra and was on its board of directors, served as an organist at the Church of the Intercession and was the faculty adviser to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia for 10 years. During his 33 years at UWSP, Doebler helped run Point Music Camps, including serving as director for 25 years, was acting chair of the music department in 1987 and served on every music department committee and several university committees. He holds degrees from the Julliard School of Music. Before coming to UWSP, he taught at the State University of New York and was a bandsman at West Point Military Academy.

Lineberger has worked in the University Center administration for the past 30 years. His most recent achievements include developing an institutional bank contract for the campus, serving as the lead facilitator of the food service aspect of the Dreyfus University Center remodeling project, assisting with the development of the UWSP Master Plan and serving on several university committees. He has been active with the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, was a Student Employer of the Year and five-time winner of the UWSP Faculty/Staff Mentor Award. Lineberger has degrees from Cardinal Stritch University and Berea College.

As a Wisconsin school forest education specialist, Solin provides outdoor education to nearly 100 school districts, yet his community service does not end there. He is a co-founder of the Central Rivers Farmshed, an organization that works to expand the local food economy in Central Wisconsin. He is actively involved in many sustainability committees and groups on campus and in the community, connecting the two and encouraging sustainable living choices. He also assists with Operation Bootstrap, a community food bank. Previously he worked as an environmental educator in Oregon. He holds degrees from UWSP and the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Schroth began working at UWSP in 1978 and has worked in purchasing since 1981. She has served on many campus committees, helping with university sustainability, the Classified Staff Advisory Council, personnel searches, grants, employee wellness, procurement and the UWSP Credit Union. She is also active in the community, serving as a volunteer for Portage County Youth on Ice and the Badger State Games. Committed to professional growth, she has earned certifications in purchasing, management, finances and technology. She is also a Reiki Master and Body Talk Access technician. Schroth earned her degree at UWSP.