Jeanette Clayton, special assistant for clinical programs in the Department of Medicine, was recognized Thur., April 14, by Duke University President Richard Brodhead with a Meritorious Award.
President Brodhead presented the award during a luncheon at the Washington Duke Inn held in honor of the 23 Meritorious and five Presidential Award recipients.
The Presidential Award, one of Duke’s highest honors, is given to staff and faculty for outstanding job performance and distinctive contributions within the past calendar year. The awards are presented to staff and faculty in five categories: Clinical/Professional Non-Managerial, Service/Maintenance, Managerial, Executive Leadership, and Clerical/Office Support.
Ms. Clayton has worked at Duke for 42 years, including the last two years with the Department of Medicine. In her role as special assistant for clinical programs, Clayton coordinates all new faculty appointments and credentialing for the Department.
"Jeanette's dedication, integrity and can-do attitude are evident to all who work with her in this very important role; she embodies Duke's Guiding Principles every day and is an incredible asset to us here in the Department of Medicine," said Angie Cain, HR & APT manager in the Department of Medicine.
At the luncheon, President Brodhead said the work of each of the awardees went above and beyond their job description.
“Everyone who won these awards did it because you brought a quality of intelligence and imagination. We need people to figure out what’s an even better way to get that job done, what’s an even better way to design that process. Everyone who is up here exemplified that trait," President Brodhead said.
Read about the 2016 Presidential and Meritorious Award recipients on Duke Today.