Service Awards 2026

On May 15, Cleveland State University’s Human Resources Department recognized faculty and staff across the colleges and administrative departments for their years of service to the University.

This year, Deborah Brown was honored for her 50 years of service to CSU.

Distinguished Staff Awards were given in four categories: New Viking, Exemplary Campus Service, Outstanding Achievement and Performance, and the President’s Leadership Awards. The honorees were:

New Viking:
Aaron Connor

Exemplary Campus Service:
Steve Antol

Outstanding Achievement and Performance:
Christmas Smith

President’s Leadership:
Ryan Hanahan

Each college dean and vice president from their respective divisions presented plaques to the employees with 10+ years of service to commemorate their service.

View the program and complete list of honorees.

Event photos
 

Contact Information

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, AC 113
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Parker Hannifin Administration Center
2300 Euclid Avenue
Suite 113
Phone: 216.687.3636
Fax: 216.687.9334
hr@csuohio.edu