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| Joey Carls |
The Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award (OCA) honors exceptional service and dedication to the University. Named after Leonard W. Sandridge, who served UVA for 44 years and rose to Executive Vice President and COO, it is the highest individual employee award at UVA. Recipients of this prestigious award positively impact the University and community, enhancing UVA’s mission through their remarkable contributions.
UVAFinance is proud to share that our own Joey Carls, Manager of the Finance Solution Center, has been chosen as a 2024 winner! From building a high-performing team to fostering professional development and strengthening UVA operations, Joey's contributions reflect his commitment to service, integrity, and continuous improvement. Read more about Joey's winning characteristics on UVAHR's rundown of the 2024 OCA winners.
Sara Johnson-Ward Licensed as VCA & VCO
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| Sara Johnson-Ward |
Sara Johnson-Ward renewed her Virginia Contracting Associate certification (VCA) as well as her Virginia Contracting Officer certification (VCO). The VCA certification is for making small purchases (under $200,000), while the VCO is for large ones (over $200,000) - particularly goods and services that are purchased through Requests for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The certifications are issued by the State of Virginia, and the process takes 60 hours to complete. The renewal is good for 5 years. Congratulations on your certification, Sara!
Neta Scientific Sessions
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| From a session at Pinn Hall |
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| Azamat Akhmedov |