The Prize was established in memory of Kevin Shaughnessy who died in 1998, following 26 years loyal service to the University in the Audio Visual Services Department.

The Prize is awarded annually to a non-academic member of University staff whose commitment to the University of Surrey community has demonstrated the loyalty and dedication that Kevin had himself shown.

Guidelines for submission and further information about the application procedure are available here.

Previous recipients of the award have included:

Mr Nigel Hodge, Horticultural and Landscape Manager – 2000

Mrs Nina Adams, Part-time Cleaner, Residences – 2000

Miss Maggie Sayers, Finance and Office Administrator, Library – 2000

Mr Richard Paxton, Director of Accommodation and Conference Services – 2001

Mrs Gaye Mortali, PA to the Head of the School of Management – 2001

Mrs Sally Edie, Head of Sports Programmes, UniSport  – 2002

Mrs Dawn Riddy, Undergraduate Secretary, Department of Psychology – 2002

Mr Den Griffin, Waste and Central Services – 2003

Mrs Jane Cohen, Alumni Officer – 2003

Mrs Angie Cousins, Human Resources – 2004

Mr Simon Booth, Director of Catering Services – 2005

Mr Iain Main, Grounds Manager, Estates and Facilities – 2006

Mr Barry Hitchcock, Director of Sport – 2007

Mrs Kym Corrie, Deputy Central & Residential Service Manager - 2008

Mr Barry Jakeman, University Chief Security Adviser - 2008

Mr John Davis, University Sustainability and Environmental Manager - 2009

Mr Iain Woodley, Surrey Sports Park Operations Director – 2009

Mr Colin Howard, Dean of Students - 2009

Mr Grant Young, Groundsman, Estates and Facilities - 2010

Mrs Gill Pring - 2011