National Capital Region honors Myriam Lechuga, School of Public and International Affairs, with 2008 Outstanding Staff Award

Virginia Tech National Capital Region honored Myriam Lechuga, administrative assistant, School of Public and International Affairs, with the 2008 Outstanding Staff Award during a recent staff appreciation luncheon. The award is presented in recognition of “consistently exceptional service to the university” and carries a $500 prize.

In the outpouring of support by the faculty and students in the department, Lechuga was lauded as “an exceptional individual who does everything within her power to improve the quality of work life for faculty, staff and students,” as a “thorough and creative problem solver,” and as having a “gracious and diligent spirit.”

Other nominees for the 2008 award were: Jessica Loving, Administrative Assistant, EMBA Program, Susan Merten, Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering, and Debbie Payne, Enrollment Services Specialist, Graduate School.

Posted May 21, 2008