Among Isabel Barton's passions: an interdisciplinary approach to mining sustainability and diversity among students studying, and pursuing careers in, mineral resources. "Though my own experiences have been largely positive thanks to my supportive colleagues, I understand how it can sometimes feel like a foreign or unfriendly environment," Barton says. "This motivates me to really make sure that students from all different backgrounds have an opportunity to pursue careers in mineral resources."

The award recognizes organizations that provide integrated worksite wellness offerings and engage in data-driven programming and cross-sector collaborations. "The pandemic highlighted many things we already did well, but it also created opportunities to be better and launch new initiatives," says Helena A. Rodrigues, vice president and chief human resources officer.

From creating a tutoring program for Indigenous students to coming to class dressed as a whiteboard, faculty members go above and beyond. This year, the Awards of Distinction celebrate exceptional efforts during an especially challenging year.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: the Indigenous Food, Energy and Water Security and Sovereignty program; Michael Marty; Arizona Public Media; Laura Todd Johnson; Barry Brummund; Christine Carlson; and the University's Operation Hat Trick organizers.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Alyce Sadongei, Oscar López, Lynn Nadel, Sama Alshaibi, and University Marketing and Communications.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Naomi Bishop, Meredith Hay, May Khanna, Sonja Lanehart, Maribel Alvarez, Ivy Banks and the OSIRIS-REx team.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Thomas Gianetti, Robert Groves, Chris Impey, Monica Kraft, Daniel Stolte and Jan Wehr.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Wolfgang Fink, Amanda Sokan, Robert Miller, Christopher Domin, Dan Hoffman, Lisa Schrenk, Oscar Lopez, Mary Hardin, Michael Kothke and Bruce Walsh.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Pavani Chalasani, Matthew Mars, Gregg Garfin, Susan L. Beck, Karletta Chief, Amelia Gallitano, Ronald Weinstein, Jeffery Hanna and Brian Erstad.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Jean-Luc Brédas, Thomas L. Good, Michael Staten, the Office of University Communications, Carolyn Smith Casertano and Tech Parks Arizona.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Bruce Tabashnik, Kory Floyd, Arizona Public Media, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Landmark Stories team, the Research, Innovation & Impact office and the University of Arizona.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Lynne Tomasa, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Carol Stewart, Tech Parks Arizona; Parking & Transportation Services; David Wallace, PTS; and the Campus Health Service.