This news item is about: A crowd of faculty, staff and friends celebrated the winners of the inaugural Dionne Henderson Staff Excellence Award in a heartfelt ceremony at the College of Veterinary Medicine September 24. The award’s namesake, Dionne Henderson, worked with the college for nearly a decade in administrative positions for both Human Resources and the Department of Clinical Sciences. She passed away unexpectedly in 2016 after complications from a cancer-related surgery. “Dionne was a unique person and an invaluable source of positive energy and enthusiasm, infinite kindness, warmth and knowledge,” said Mary Beth Jordan, director of human resources at the college. “We are so grateful to have had her as part of the college community.”