University of Rochester Administration and Finance (A&F) staff members regularly earn awards and honors for their contributions from University and professional organizations. As part of an ongoing series, we’re spotlighting their accomplishments.
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Carolyn Patterson
Carolyn Patterson, an environmental services worker with the University Facilities and Services department, was selected to receive the 2025 Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Service Award. Established in 2024, the award celebrates women who exemplify exceptional dedication to service and honors individuals who have made enduring contributions to improve and support their communities.
Patterson was recognized for her unwavering commitment to the University at the 2025 Susan B. Anthony Legacy Awards Ceremony in April.
Rachel Stuckey
Rachel Stuckey, Director of Engineering and Commissioning, was honored with the 2025 Benner Award from the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) for exemplary efforts in making building commissioning “business as usual.” The award recognizes her outstanding achievements and leadership to build the commissioning program at the University of Rochester, where she and her team work to improve the value and outcome of construction projects. It also celebrates the collaborative approach that’s been taken to share experiences and processes with other universities through a grassroots cohort developed in the last year.
Stuckey was recognized at the BCA’s annual conference in October.
Yi-Li van den Berg
Yi-Li van den Berg, Purchasing Director, received the Special Appreciation Award from the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (NYNJ MSDC), one of the most influential and largest supplier diversity organizations in the United States. The award recognizes her unwavering support of supplier diversity, partnership, and community engagement.
van den Berg was honored at the 2025 Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit in February and at the annual NYNJ MSDC Partnership Awards Gala in October.