UMKC Libraries is proud to share that the following Libraries staff members were recognized at the 2023 UMKC Staff Awards!
UMKC Libraries Living the Values Award
The Libraries honor Jeni Mills with this year’s Living the Values Award.
The Living the Values Award recognizes a staff employee who exemplifies excellence in one or more of the University’s key values: Learning, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Collaboration. Nominees must have shown extraordinary adoption of one or more of the key values in a work-related situation and each unit at UMKC has one person receive the award each year.
Jeni was nominated based on her work to reduce barriers and help others navigate our complicated systems, her problem solving skills, and her positive attitude. While she is often behind the scenes, one nominator noted that she seems to have a hand in everything, and many important processes would not work without her support – professional development, student assistant onboarding, and the Worker Relief Fund in particular.
Congratulations to Jeni for exemplifying all that the Living the Values Award celebrates!

Service Milestones
Sean McCue – 5 years
Emily Reeb – 5 years
Jon Hern – 15 years
Scott Powell – 25 years
Debbie Keeton – 35 years
Recipients were honored at the 2023 Staff Awards Celebration on April 18, 2023.