Norma Trommater, office assistant for Campus Living Services and committee member for the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Awards selection committee. Photo by G.L. Kohuth.

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Recognizing distinguished staff members at Michigan State University is a special honor. But for Norma Trommater, it’s also rewarding and fun.

Trommater, office assistant for Campus Living Services and committee member for the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Awards selection committee, has worked at MSU for more than 20 years in various roles throughout the residence halls. Beginning in Hubbard Hall as a desk receptionist, she has made her way to Wonders Hall, currently working for the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services in the Campus Living Services unit.

After receiving the prestigious Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award in 1998, Trommater was asked to serve on the committee one year later. Each year, she helps read through, select and celebrate the six recipients of the award. Recipients are nominated by their co-workers.

“The most fun part is when we get to tell the person that they’ve won the award because they don’t even know they’re nominated,” said Trommater. “It’s a really exciting time. It’s just a really nice event, and a happy event.”

Nominations for this year’s selection are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 30. The award ceremony will be held at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in May.  More information about the award can be found at www.hr.msu.edu.

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