By Ryan Clark
CHS Communication Director

Angela Phipps, Student Affairs Officer and Academic Advisor in the Center of Excellence in Rural Health, has been named the recipient of the overall 2024 Outstanding Staff Award by the University of Kentucky’s President’s Office and Staff Senate.

This year, more than 500 UK staff members were nominated by their departments, colleges, and/or units. Last week, Phipps was announced as the winner.  

“I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be named an Outstanding Staff Award (winner) 2024 and to have been celebrated at the 2024 Staff Senate Awards Ceremony at the University of Kentucky!” Phipps announced on her Facebook page.

The Outstanding Staff Awards is an annual event to acknowledge the professional accomplishments of UK staff members and to recognize those who received department, college, or unit-level awards at the higher University ceremony.

Sponsored by the President’s Office and UK Staff Senate, the Outstanding Staff Awards also feature four unique awards based on nominations from community members. The category awards include Outstanding Staff Member as nominated by students, faculty, and staff. Of those nominations, an overall Outstanding Staff Award is granted to a staff member during the ceremony. Last year, Phipps won the student category, but was not named the overall winner.

Category and overall award winners are also given a cash prize in the following pay period.

Outstanding Staff Awards:

• Nominated by Students: Cleophus Price
• Nominated by Faculty: Terry Keys
• Nominated by Staff: Jasmine Prince

• Overall Winner: Angie Phipps

“After eight incredible years at UK, my passion for being part of the dynamic and inspiring organization remains stronger than ever,” Phipps said.

“This recognition is deeply meaningful — not only as a reflection of hard work, but as a testament to the University’s unwavering dedication to valuing and celebrating its employees,” she continued. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me along this journey! Here’s to continuing to make a positive impact together.”