Outstanding Administrator Award
The Outstanding Administrator Award recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication among administrative professionals.
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Kari Hawthorne
Foundation Chief Financial Officer
“Kari exemplifies exceptional financial leadership, strategic problem-solving, and a deep commitment to the Casper College community. As CFO for the Foundation, Kari expertly manages complex budgets with unwavering integrity, compliance, and institutional memory, frequently drawing on historical context to streamline processes, resolve delayed billing issues, and guide departments through major financial transitions. What truly sets Kari apart is her empathetic and collaborative nature: she demystifies accounting practices, approaching every interaction with patience and tact so that colleagues feel genuinely supported rather than intimidated. Beyond her core financial duties, Kari embodies the institution’s mission by advising the National Society of Leadership and Success, guiding families through financial aid options, and managing emergency funds. Kari is a dependable, strategic partner whose high-quality work and extraordinary character continuously strengthen the entire campus.
The Casper College Outstanding Administrator Award is designed to recognize an administrator who demonstrates an outstanding service reputation. This would include: job performance, knowledge, effectiveness, character, communication, cooperation, judgment and interactions. The nominee must have completed a minimum of two years of service as an administrator at Casper College and have not received the honor during the previous five years. Administrators may not nominate themselves for this award.
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Quarterly award winners will receive a certificate and a shopping trip to the college bookstore (based on fund availability, about a $30 value). They will also have their photo taken with the President, and be recognized on the website and at a Board of Trustees meeting.
Timeline:
Call for Quarterly Nominations announced across campus:
*Nominees will roll over for three subsequent quarters if not selected and new nominations will be requested in addition.
The four Quarterly Outstanding Administrators will move forward for the nomination of Annual Outstanding Administrator. The Annual Outstanding Administrator for the year receives $1,000 (based on fund availability), an award plaque, and will be recognized on the website and at the end of year Retirement and Recognition event.
Criteria for Nomination:
Nominations should address the following questions:
Nomination Process