Latreece Taylor, sergeant investigator, Hospital Security, is given the Distinguished Service Award during the Office of Human Resources & Affirmative Action Workplace 2006 Staff Recognition Awards. Taylor was honored June 9 for her high level of engagement, commitment to excellence in service and collaborative efforts. The Outstanding Leadership Award was presented to Patrice Bear, division lead, Referral and Authorization Support Services, Managed Care Operations, for her generosity and commitment to staff development and empowerment. The Business and Warehousing Team, Plant Building Services, (JoAnn Brummett, Karen Galpin, Lukeland Gentles, Terri Gleason, Roseanna Griffith, M.L. Hargrow, Jr, Eric Ogden, Don Ossenheimer, Mike Peterson, Carl D. Smith, Pamela Smith, Larry Utley, Charlean Williams, Tyrone Williams) received the Exemplary Team Award for their outstanding example of how to use a clear strategic plan to reach a common objective and achieve great outcomes. Laurita Thomas, associate vice president of Human Resources, presented the honors at the awards luncheon in the Michigan Union. (Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services)