West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor’s Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission.
A ceremony to honor the 2024-2025 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.
Each year, the Chancellor’s Awards honor faculty and staff who have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding accomplishments. Winners were nominated by their peers and selected by their respective achievement award committees.
Faculty Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Teaching: David Rasicci, PhD
This award recognizes faculty for outstanding achievement in advancing the teaching mission of WVU Health Sciences.
Outstanding Achievement in Research: F. Heath Damron, PhD
This award recognizes faculty for outstanding achievements in research, scholarship or creative activities.
Outstanding Achievement in Local or Regional Service: Jonathan Perle, PhD
This award recognizes faculty for outstanding achievement in advancing the service mission of WVU Health Sciences at the local or regional level.
Outstanding Achievement in National or International Service: Lisa Costello, MD, MPH
This award recognizes faculty for significant contributions that advance WVU Health Sciences’ mission nationally or internationally.
Oustanding Achievement in Mentor Award: Bingyun Li, PhD
This award recognizes faculty who have provided outstanding mentorship to students or to faculty colleagues within WVU Health Sciences.
Staff Awards
Chancellor’s Award for Administrative/Managerial: Russell Doerr, CHSE
Chancellor’s Award for Administrative Assistant/Coordinator/Clerical: Rochelle Thomas
Chancellor’s Award for Physical Plant/Maintenance/Service: Barbara Cook
Team Awards
Go First Award: Ortho Medical Optimization Team
Recipients: Jami Pincavitch, MD, MAS, FAMIA; Kathryn Kasicky, MD; John Guido, MD, MPH; Kylie Parrish, MD; Benjamin Frye, MD; Valerie Matyus, MSN, FNP, AGACNP, WCC; Kelsey Leadman, PA-C; Ashlyn Baker, RN; Natalie Gilbert, RN; Dominique Friend; Eyvon Loudin, RN; Christopher Giardin.
Team Achievement Award: Inwood Primary Care
Recipients: Amanda Prince, MD; Karen Miller, MD; Maninder Kaur, MD; Jennifer Conaughty, RN; Shannon Parker, RN CNC; Emmy Fitzwater-Falcon, CMA; Ashley Kane, CMA; Tara McDaniel, CMA; Amber Mitzel; Candy Ramirez; Missy Triplett.
WISH (Working for Impact in Science and Health) Award
Early Career Award: Madison Humerick, MD
This award honors early career faculty who demonstrate excellence in science and health while advancing the WVU Health Sciences mission
