C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards - 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 details will be available in May.

Ioana Costant, director of International Student and Scholar Services, UNC Global Affairs
Rebecca Egbert, associate director of admissions and C-STEP program director
Tracy Harter, housekeeper, Facilities Services
Lloyd Kramer, professor emeritus in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences’ history department and director emeritus of Carolina Public Humanities
Laurie Norman, director of alumni relations, UNC School of Education
Mark Wampole, systems specialist, Information Technology Services