2025 F&A Award Winners 

On Friday, November 21, 2025, Finance & Administration (F&A) held its annual F&A Employee Appreciation Celebration on Langford Green outside of Doak Campbell Stadium. Facilities employees joined their F&A contemporaries, congregating on Langford Green outside Doak Campbell Stadium to commemorate the year's success and service.

The festive block-party atmosphere was organized by Kyle Clark, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, Renisha Gibbs, Chief of Staff for Finance and Administration/Associate Vice President for Human Resources, and the F&A Celebration planning committee.

The annual event was packed with food, carnival games, face painting, caricature drawing, photo booths, music, and other activities. From start to finish, the day offered something for everyone, creating a memorable experience full of laughter and camaraderie. 

The festivities kicked off with awards presented to employees nominated by department leadership and teammates. Multiple Facilities and Planning, Design & Construction employees were recognized and awarded for their hard work, including the following:

Silent Service Award - Gregory Graham, Building Services
Silent Service Award - Gregory Graham, Building Services
Above & Beyond Award - Cathy Cromartie, Facilities – Housing
Above & Beyond Award - Cathy Cromartie, Facilities – Housing
Unsung Hero Award - Marcus Dupree, Building Services
Unsung Hero Award - Marcus Dupree, Building Services
Dream Team Award - Planning, Design & Construction
Dream Team Award - Planning, Design & Construction
 
Unconquered Award (F&A Employee of the Year) - Chad Cooper, Facilities - Maintenance
Unconquered Award (F&A Employee of the Year) - Chad Cooper, Facilities - Maintenance
 

Thank you all for going above and beyond in your roles to help Build Excellence across campus; it does not go unnoticed. Finally, a special congrats to the lucky TV raffle winner, Maria Eugenia Urueta Sierra from Facilities - Housing! 

V raffle winner, Maria Eugenia Urueta Sierra from Facilities - Housing!
Raffle winner, Maria Eugenia Urueta Sierra from Facilities - Housing!

Congratulations to all in Facilities and Planning, Design & Construction who were honored at the F&A Appreciation Celebration, and to all our staff! Your exceptional effort has been vital to our Building Excellence culture across campus and has contributed to the ongoing success and growth of the entire FSU community.