Staff Excellence Awards
As part of Northeastern University’s commitment to excellence, four awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our staff each year.
Award Categories
The Staff Excellence Awards recognize exceptional contributions in four key areas that drive Northeastern’s success as a global university network.
Innovation Across the Network
Leverages Northeastern's innovative, global environment to generate impact across the university and beyond.
Driver of Community and Belonging
Fuels initiatives that empower marginalized communities and elevate unheard voices.
Model Mentor and Coach
Actively mentors colleagues and has coaching conversations that drive growth and development.
Dream Team
Collaborates in strategic, synergistic ways to achieve exceptional results together.
Meet Our Excellence Award Recipients
Celebrating the exceptional staff who embody Northeastern’s values and drive our mission forward.
Innovation Across the Network
Holly Franklin
Senior Director of Learning and Digital Strategy
Office of the Chancellor
Jennifer Nelson
Associate Director - Academic Operations
College of Engineering
Driver of Community and Belonging
Magali Feruzi
Associate Dean - Student and Academic Services
College of Professional Studies
The Global Learner Support Team
Team Award
Model Mentor and Coach
Dan Wilson
Principal R&D Scientist II
Kostas Institute
Iris Pfrommer
Associate Director - Events Planning, Management, and Technology
Office of the Chancellor
Mark Boulter
Assistant Vice President - Facilities Services
PREF
Rebecca Rufo-Tepper
Assistant Vice President - EDGE
Office of the Chancellor
Dream Team
Seattle Campus Operations Team
Team Award
Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN)
Team Award
Excellence Awards History
Established in 2011, the Staff Excellence Awards honor the remarkable achievements of our dedicated staff. Since reimagining these awards for 2025, we continue to celebrate those whose contributions shape Northeastern’s past, present, and future.
