C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards

The C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards recognize University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill employees each year for unusual, meritorious or superior contributions.

In 2023, then-Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz honored the following five University employees and one University team with C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards. The winners each received a $10,000 stipend and a citation, presented by then-Chancellor Guskiewicz at the annual luncheon.

To learn more about the recipients, read the announcement story.

	David Barnette David Barnette works to keep the Dean E. Smith Center and Kenan Stadium clean, safe and sanitary for the thousands in attendance. He also greets ushers, students and fans with a smile, hug or quick chat about family.David Barnette, 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)
	Allan Blattner Allan Blattner has led Carolina’s nationally recognized housing program since 2015, leading the way through an unprecedented period of disruption through the pandemic.Allan Blattner, 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)
	Ken Cleary If you’ve watched any Carolina sporting event in the last 15 years, then you’ve seen Ken Cleary’s work. He produces more than 300 video productions per year for Carolina’s 28 varsity sports from eight venues across campus.Ken Cleary, 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)
	Melissa Mack Melissa Mack manages the day-to-day administrative duties of the largest center on campus, with more than 400 faculty members drawn from seven schools and the College of Arts and Sciences.Melissa Mack, 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)
	Chineka Stanley Chineka Stanley is responsible for cleaning all of Lewis Hall — which consists of three floors and two flights of stairs — and the third floor of Everett Hall. She not only keeps the place spotless, but also creates a sense of family among the residents.Chineka Stanley, 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)
	Campus Health leadership team Over the past three years, the Campus Health leadership team worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of student-centered, comprehensive health care. And what a three years it has been.Campus Health Leadership Team: Amy Sauls, Michelle Camarena, Thevy Chai, Ken Pittman for the 2023 Massey Awards (Photo by Jen Hughey/UNC-Chapel Hill)