![award recipients Back row, left to right: Dane Eckert, Dr. Lane DesAutels, Dr. James Okapal, Amber Halstead, Jessica Frogge and Dr. Crystal Harris. Front row, left to right: Dr. Steve Klaasen, Jeremy Acton, Shelle Browning, Dr. Aracely Newton, Dr. Elizabeth Thorne Wallington, Dr. Jennifer Jackson.](https://www.missouriwestern.edu/points-of-pride/wp-content/uploads/sites/191/2023/05/award-recipients.png)
Missouri Western State University presented nine faculty and staff members with awards and recognized 17 retirees at the 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on April 28. Click here for the full list of award winners and retirees.