The ceremony, hosted by Executive Vice President for Administration and CFO, and Interim Co-President Brian Henke, and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Interim Co-President Allison Puff.

The ceremony began with a warm welcome from Henke and Puff, leading into recognition for employees achieving milestone years of service by Vice President for Administration, Ronald Knight-Beck, starting from 5 years and extending up to 50 years. Recipients were honored with certificates and gifts, emphasizing their invaluable contributions to KCAI's success.

Henke continued the excitement by presenting staff awards for exceptional dedication, innovation, and commitment. Hannah Fine, Beals Studios Coordinator, Instructional Assistant Garrett Dockins, Director of Alumni Relation and Professional Practice Center Cory Imig, and Director of the Beals Studio Nathan Neufeld received awards for their outstanding contributions to the institution.

Puff presented the faculty awards to Jordan Stempleman, Associate Professor in the Liberal Arts Department with Excellence in Teaching and the Outstanding Faculty Service Award to Corey Antis, Associate Professor in the Painting Department.

In her closing remarks, Allison Puff reminded attendees about the recently opened basic needs pantry in the new KCAI Wellness Center, urging donations to support students in need.

Brian Henke concluded the ceremony by congratulating all the award recipients and encouraging everyone to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

See below for the full list of award recipients and information on the pantry.

Basic Needs Pantry

Kim Eichler-Messmer, Amanda Hajdu, Megan Channell, Joe Timson, Debbie Kirk Warren, Jonah Criswell, Jim Woodfill, Chris Sumner, Hannah Fine, Tracie Whiting Kipper, Paul Donnelly, Milton Katz, Jordan Stempleman, Julia Welles, Darcy Deal, and John Elizabeth Stintzi.

Garret Dockins, Nathan Neufeld, Jordan Stempleman, Cory Imig, and Hannah Fine.