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SRC David M. Kimani GIFT Award

David M. Kimani Gift Award

David Kimani began working with University Recreation in July of 2000. His stay with us was far too short, but in that time he made a lasting impression on the staff and patrons of the Student Recreation Center. His smile was infectious and his spirit was unassailable. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. He was truly a gift.

University Recreation recognizes, each semester, a student that exemplifies the highest levels of customer service. The award: The David M. Kimani "GIFT" of Customer Service, is named in honor of a fallen friend and a remarkable spirit. GIFT is an acronym representing what customer service means to University Recreation; Greeting the customer, Informing the customer with a Friendly smile, and Treating every customer with the highest level of respect.

Winners
Fall 2002
-Spring 2003

Shane Reeves
Aquatic Center

Tyler Morgan/Derrick Taff
Outdoor Recreation

Winners
Fall 2003
-Spring 2004

Pam Hightower
Intramurals
Cara Oliver
Office Assistant

Winners
Fall 2004-Spring 2005
Shelley Hamrick
Aquatic Center
Stephanie Grimes
Intramural Sports
Colleen Geary
Group Exercise
Sara Rice
Outdoor Recreation
Cory Osberry/ Peter Kiprono
Customer Service SRC

Winners
Fall 2005-Spring 2006
Stephanie Grimes
Intramural Sports
Kimberly Thompson
Customer Service
Ross Brooks
Customer Service
Daniel Pate
Outdoor Recreation

Winner
Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Alan Howze
Student Recreation Center
 
Winner
Spring 2008
Neika Nix
Fitness-Personal Trainer