The University of Tennessee Space Institute recently held its annual Service Awards Celebration to recognize faculty and staff who reached an employment milestone in the previous calendar year. Specialty awards were also presented. In addition, the Student Government Association, the Employee Relations Committee, and recent graduates were acknowledged at this year’s celebration. The recipients for 2025 were:

5 years of service:

Cary Smith

Brian Tucker

Andre’ Porter

10 years of service:

Terry Garner

25 years of service:

Roger Bass

45 years of service:

Susan Murphy

50 years of service:

Gary Payne

Specialty Awards:

The Joel Meuhlhauser Launch Award: Seth Sells

Boost Award: Joshua Hodges

Commitment to Excellence Award: Dana Hale

Inspirational Leadership Award: Sharon Gray

All Vols Team Award: UTSI Huntsville Office

Lift Off Award: Stefen Lindorfer

Robert Young Service Award: Delower Hossain

Graduate Assistant Award: Williem Graham

Fashion Awards: Courtney Maricle–Frazier, Michelle Carmack, & Rory Semelroth