Stanford Report, May 6, 2009

2009 Amy J. Blue Awards given to three exceptional staff members

Now in its 19th year, the Amy J. Blue Award honors university staff members who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of their colleagues and passionate about their work. The award's namesake was a much-loved staff member who last served as associate vice president for administrative services and facilities before her death in 1988.

This year's honorees are Penelope "Penny" Martell, office manager for Stanford Events and Lively Arts; Kathleen "KB" Baldwin, facilities manager for Zone C in the department of Buildings and Grounds Maintenance; and Jennifer Claypool, director of athletic championships in Intercollegiate Services.

A committee composed of past Amy Blue winners as well as faculty and staff members received more than 130 nominations for 70 individuals. Martell, Baldwin and Claypool will be honored at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, in Lagunita Court's central courtyard from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All of this year's nominees and nominators are invited to the event.

The award includes a $3,000 prize and an "A" parking sticker for the following year. For more information about the life of Amy Blue and past award winners, visit the web at http://www.stanford.edu/group/amyblueaward.