CCJ's Shannon Stewart wins outstanding staff award

Shannon Stewart, student support specialist for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been awarded the Annette Jecker Outstanding Staff Award by the Graduate and Professional Student Association.

This award recognizes ASU staff who have contributed a significant amount of effort into helping graduate and professional students at ASU.

In a note to students, Stewart said, "It is an incredible honor to be nominated for this award. You are an amazing group of students!"

Annette Jecker served as GPSA’s administrative support staff for many years. Thanks to her skills and personality, thousands of graduate students benefitted from GPSA’s grants, awards, and advocacy programs in a timely manner. She supported the success of ASU graduate students by providing excellent service as well as guidance and advice when needed. When needed she arrived at her desk early or stayed late, and even worked weekends for us students. She greeted all students with a smiling face and supportive tone, even as she struggled with an illness that ultimately impeded her from continuing to work. She was the glue for the ASU graduate student body and GPSA for many years, and we dedicate this award to her. She helped us not only navigate through paperwork, but also life.