College of Fine Arts Alumna of the Year Giovanna Sardelli grew up in a performing household, so it's no surprise she made her name in theater.

School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Dayne Jensen went from a linebacker at Weber State to a decorated dentistry student to an accomplished plastic surgeon.

Tiffany Tyler-Garner works to fight dropout rate among students, foster training and rehabilitation for Nevada employees.

College of Hospitality Alumna of the Year Colleen Birch turning heads in the industry.

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.

School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Anne Lindsay focuses on nutrition, obesity, and eating disorders among women and children.

Outstanding Faculty Award winner Anjala Krishen keeps students moving, acting as a mentor before and after graduation.

Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

Her love of books continually drew Alumna of the Year Beverly Rogers back to UNLV as both a student and donor.

Law professor Stacey Tovino on how the health care industry's challenges will require solutions that transcend disciplines.

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.