Tucked away in the Human Resources Office, Eva Gomez may not be visible or known to all, but she positively impacts everyone at Harvey Mudd College.<\/p>\n
The human resources assistant helps employees with key items such as benefits enrollment, dependent tuition scholarships and using the College\u2019s payroll system. She fosters inclusiveness and collaboration by serving as a resource to employees for whom Spanish is their first language. Friendly and knowledgeable, she works with a caring, upbeat attitude.<\/p>\n
These are just some of the reasons why the selection committee chose Gomez to receive the 2013 Mary G. Binder Prize.<\/p>\n
Awarded each year to a member of HMC\u2019s support staff, the prize recognizes someone who has combined a record of exceptional service with a helpful and friendly attitude toward students, staff and faculty.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was very happy when Eva was selected to receive the Binder Prize because I see, every day, how she exemplifies Mary G. Binder\u2019s belief that, \u2018the greatest virtue in life is to help others,\u2019\u201d said Cynthia Beckwith, assistant vice president for human resources. \u201cEva never hesitates to help our students, faculty, staff, parents, applicants and visitors, and she does it with great respect and caring. Her work, character and attitude embody HMC\u2019s culture and sense of community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gomez\u2019s award includes a $750 check, a commemorative certificate and the addition of her name on the Mary G. Binder Prize plaque in the foyer of Galileo Hall. She will receive the award at the College\u2019s year-end employee celebration on Monday, May 20.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, winning the Binder Prize is the highest form of recognition I could receive from my peers and colleagues,\u201d Gomez said. \u201cI was overtaken by emotion. It is humbling to read what people think of you as a person and your contribution to the HMC community. It is an honor and a wonderful moment in my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Mary G. Binder Prize was established in 1997 with a gift from Professor Emeritus Sam Tanenbaum and his wife, Carol, in honor of Carol\u2019s mother, Mary G. Binder, and as an expression of their gratitude to HMC\u2019s support staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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