The UAB Department of Neurology hosted a breakfast to honor its 2025 Service Awards recipients on Wednesday, Sept. 24. See photos from the event.
Thirty-two members of the department were recognized for their years of service to the department, ranging from five years up to 35 years. Read more from the 35, 30, and 25-year recipients.
“We deeply appreciate the commitment and years of service these faculty and staff members have given,” said David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, John N. Whitaker Endowed Chair in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Their contributions play a vital role in making our university and department a truly exceptional place to work and grow professionally.”
Randall Foster, Office Services Specialist III, accepted the award for the longest length of service in the department for 2025, with 35 years. Foster attended the breakfast to accept his award in person.
"Sometimes I can't believe 35 years have passed,” Foster said. “I've had other jobs, but none compared to this one. I have met and worked with some wonderful people. My job has never been boring because something new happens every day. In my errands around the hospital and campus, I see so many people who may not know my name but will comment, 'You've been here a long time, I see you everywhere.' I just smile and say, 'Yep, that's what I do. I just keep traveling on.'"
The comprehensive list of Service Award recipients includes:
35 years
Randall L. Foster
30 years
Dr. Martina Bebin
Dr. Nita A. Limdi
25 years
Dr. Louis Burt Nabors
15 years
Dr. Xiaosi Han
Mary Crook Hawkins
Emily C. McKinley
Marianne C. McLaughlin
10 years
Dr. Shruti Prabodh Agnihotri
Melanie A. Benge
Joshua Cortopassi
Candace Cramer
Mia C. Davis
Chinara K. Dosse
Dr. Matthew S. Goldberg
Dr. Angela Hays Shapshak
Dr. Jeremy K. Herskowitz
Kerry Howard
Anna Moyana
Dr. Kenkichi Nozaki
Dr. Giovanna Pilonieta
Dr. Ashely E. Thomas
Dr. Asta Zane
5 years
Dr. Frank Stephen Benesh
Dr. Andrea C. Celka
Harold Matthew Cooper
Dr. Victor A. Del Bene
Ho Namkoong
Lauren Ruffrage
Julie Marie Sai’D
Dr. Emily Lane Schlitz Fortenberry
Dr. Rocio Vazquez Do Campo