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Tepper School Staff Recognized as 2026 Andy Award Nominees
Eighteen Tepper School staff members have been nominated for ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓÆµâ€™s 2026 Andy Awards, recognizing their contributions to the university community through excellence, innovation, service, collaboration, and dedication to students.
The nominations reflect the many ways Tepper School staff contribute to the school and the broader Carnegie Mellon community, from supporting students and strengthening the workplace community to developing creative solutions and collaborating across teams.
Commitment to a Vibrant Community
- Steve Schultz
Commitment to Excellence: Rookie
- Reenie Kuhlman
Commitment to Excellence: Veteran
- Erin Green
- Jennifer Kukawa
Commitment to Students
- Diffy Paljevic
Innovative and Creative Contributions
- Monica Andrea Picciotto
Teamwork and Collaboration: Special Project Team
- Arshveen Gadhok
- John Miller
- Nick Wright
Teamwork and Collaboration: Standing Team
- Erin Mosher O’Brien
- Ivy Norman
- James Samuels
- Jennifer Frick
- Jennifer Wegner
- Kate Ickes
- Kayla Wright
- Stephen Pajewski
- Tiffany Primrose
The nominations reflect the many ways Tepper School staff contribute to the school and the broader Carnegie Mellon community, from supporting students and strengthening the workplace community to developing creative solutions and collaborating across teams.
The Carnegie Mellon community will celebrate this year’s nominees at the annual Andy Awards Celebration this fall, where the 2026 award recipients will be announced.
Congratulations to all of the Tepper School nominees on this well-deserved recognition!