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Gabor/UNF Foundation Award of Employee Excellence

Eligibility criteria for the Gabor award is:

  • Completed a minimum of three years of continuous service in an A&P position as of July 1 of the nominating year.
  • In good standing and endorsed by the employee's supervisor.
  • Evidence of current or recent activities (within the past three years) outside of the normal scope of the position description.
  • Excellence in overall job performance (professionalism, dependability, knowledge of the job and university operations, and works effectively and harmoniously with others) .
  • Contribution to the university.

2023 GABOR AWARD WINNER: BROOKE HAMMON

Brooke's commitment to customer service and diligence in seeing through a request of any scale is unmatched at UNF.  It is so refreshing to have a colleague who, no matter what, will help the team move forward. She has helped increase our employer partners satisfaction with recruiting students on-campus, has streamlined our data/reporting and improved our career events to be a top-notch experience for students and employers. In addition to her regular responsibilities for industry engagement in career services, Brooke has met with students individually to help with graduate school applications, internship discussions and interview prep. In the community, Brooke has presented to non-profit organizations committed to improving the career opportunities for women in the Jacksonville area. She helps with the On-Campus Transition program, is service-oriented and truly motivated by making peoples day better.

Brooke handles every request from students and employers with the highest regard. Our department works with a wide range of constituents. Brooke can be seen working with a faculty member, first year student, or a CEO of a large corporation. It's her ability to treat all equally with genuine concern, and professionalism that makes her successful in her role. It's not uncommon to hear an employer or student compliment about her exceptional service. Brooke not only displays this character with external stakeholders but also with her colleagues.

Brooke has consistently been a solid and invaluable team member, always taking initiative to assume tasks and cover gaps outside of her normal job responsibilities.  Brooke also serves as the University contact for Handshake, UNF’s online career management system.  She has a history of extending her reach and is typically the first one to volunteer assistance for her team with their respective initiatives, as well as assist with university events targeted to current, new, and prospective students.

Brooke is a highly skilled and intelligent professional who never sees any task as too large or small. Her focus is ensuring our center and the University are effective, and most importantly that students are successful. Every leader should have the pleasure and experience of having someone of Brooke’s caliber on their team.

To sum it up, Brooke is a natural servant leader, always considering the needs of others. She is committed to UNF and her team. She embodies the core values of the Gabor Award of Employee Excellence. There is no one more deserving.

2023 Gabor Award Runner-Up: AMY BISHOP

2023 Gabor Award Finalists: Michael McGuire, Sheila Spivey, Manny Velasquez-Parades

Past award winners