Six employees at UNC have been selected by Chancellor Carol L. Folt to receive the 2016 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award.

“The Massey Award is one of the most heartfelt recognitions we have,” said chancellor Carol Folt. “It honors our very best, the people whose hard work, care for others and dedication sets the standard of excellence that we think of when we think of Carolina. We thank them for their incredible contributions.”

Chosen from campus-wide nominations, the Massey Award recipients will be honored at a luncheon hosted by Folt April 16. Each will receive a $7,500 stipend and an award citation.

This year’s winners are:

  • Randi R. Byrd, Community Engagement Coordinator, American Indian Center
  • Angelette Cheek, Housekeeping Day Porter, Kenan Center
  • Renita Corbett, Housekeeper, School of Dentistry
  • Andy Johns, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
  • Michael McFarland, Director of University Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs
  • Joy J. Renner, Associate Professor and Director for Radiologic Science, Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine