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 2026, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts honored the following six University employees with C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards. The winners each received a $10,000 stipend and a citation, presented by Chancellor Roberts at the annual luncheon.

To learn more about the recipients, read the announcement story. Photos and links to more details below.

	Ioana Costant supports international Tar Heels The Massey Award winner helps students and scholars from across the world get to Chapel Hill and excel here.
	Every C-STEP of the way, she guides transfers to success “It’s been my greatest joy,” Massey Award winner Becky Egbert says of leading the Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program for 20 years.
	Kramer champions public humanities and engaged teaching The Massey Award winner advocates for intellectual curiosity, the importance of faculty and the University’s role in strengthening civic life.
	Laurie Norman is one of Carolina’s priceless gems The Massey Award winner connects the Carolina community through her role at the UNC School of Education.
	‘Jack of all trades’ wins a Massey Award IT systems specialist Mark Wampole has gone above and beyond in his support of Carolina for 27 years.
	Students call this Massey Award winner ‘a bright light’ Tracy Harter made Alexander and Joyner residence halls welcoming spaces in her 19 years as a Carolina housekeeper.