Each year the Duke Department of Pediatrics recognizes the excellence of faculty and staff accomplishments through the presentation of faculty and staff awards. With these awards, we celebrate individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to learning, discovery, engagement, and leadership which are the cornerstones of the department's mission.
Faculty Awards
William A. Cleland Diversity and Inclusion Award
This award is given to a faculty member, staff member or trainee who excels in promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusiveness as detailed in the department’s mission statement on diversity and inclusion.
- Victoria Parente, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Hospital Medicine
Faculty Mentor Award
This award is given to a faculty member who excels as a mentor of faculty and/or trainees in all aspects of faculty or trainee responsibilities, including patient care, teaching, research, leadership and advocacy.
- Rachel Greenberg, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Division of Quantitative Sciences
Michael M. Frank Research Prize
his award was established by the Duke Children’s National Advisory Board in 2004 and is awarded annually to a member of the Duke University community who has made significant contributions in clinical, basic, translational or educational research that advances child health.
- M. Anthony Moody, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Infectious Diseases
Master Clinician Award
This award recognizes active clinicians in the department who have demonstrated and modeled a commitment to patient well-being and exceptional efforts to improve delivery of care. Awardees are role models who demonstrate excellence in mentorship, clinical reasoning, superior pediatric knowledge, diagnostic skills, and excellence in “bedside” teaching. Awardees also exemplify professional behavior, demonstrate compassion, have excellent communication skills, and are active mentors.
- Elizabeth Landolfo, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Primary Care
Staff Awards
Diane Crayton Award
This award is given to an administrative professional who demonstrates the qualities exemplified by Diane during her career, including dedication to the department, service to others, and constant pursuit of excellence.
- Theresa Harris
Administrative Coordinator
Chair's Office
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognizes a staff member who has consistently provided significant service in support of the department over a period of time. Excellence in the quality of work performed is the standard used for selecting the recipient, but of equal importance is the likelihood that the employee’s work goes unnoticed by much of the department.
- Melissa Minton
Staff Assistant
Division of Neurology
Excellence in Leadership Award
This award recognizes a staff member who exhibits outstanding accomplishments in leadership and management.
- Cheryn Johnson
Departmental Business Manager
Chair’s Office
Customer Service Award
This award recognizes an employee who demonstrates outstanding customer service.
- Brittany Beverly
Program Coordinator
Chair’s Office
Children’s Championship Award
This award recognizes individuals who work outside of the department and have crossed reporting barriers to go above and beyond to help patients and improve the work environment.
- Jason DeBoy
Management Engineer
Performance Services
Excellence in Teamwork Award
This award recognizes a group or team that works effectively together to accomplish the mission/goals of the department and whose efforts have significantly impacted the department.
Diabetes Team
- Lisa Rasbach, PhD, CPNP, BC-ADM
Nurse Practitioner - Rachel Hall, BSN, RN, CDCES
Nurse Clinician - Angela Hobbs Annas, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker - Mona Griffis, RD, LDN, CDE
Clinical Dietitian - Misty Lyon, RN, CN III, CPN
Clinical Nurse - Marjorie Hunt, RN
Clinical Nurse - Manuela Lamb, RN
Clinical Nurse