TROY, Ala. – Faye Rhoden, program coordinator for the Inservice Center at Troy University, has won the University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award for December.

Rhoden, who has been a member of the TROY staff since 1992, received the award Wednesday during the University’s annual Christmas luncheon held in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., TROY chancellor, presented the award to Rhoden, who was nominated by Inservice Center Director Jimmy Holley.

The McKinley Award is the highest honor that Troy University gives to a non-faculty staff member. It is presented monthly to an employee who has demonstrated outstanding attitude, innovation and work ethic. The award was established by former Texaco CEO John McKinley in honor of his father, Vergil Parks McKinley, who was a Troy University professor during the early 20th century and was key to the development of the university’s athletic program. Winners of this award receive an engraved clock and a $350 stipend.

In a letter of nomination, Holley called Rhoden an invaluable employee.

“Ms. Rhoden’s duties require her to keep up with more than 10 separate budgets under the Inservice Center umbrella,” Holley said. “She goes above and beyond her job responsibilities and stays until the job is done. She is always prepared to handle whatever task comes her way with a smile and a professional manner. Faye is most deserving of this award.”

Rhoden said she was honored to receive the award. “I love the people I work with and consider it an honor to work at Troy University,” Rhoden said.

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Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. presents Faye Rhoden, program coordinator for the Inservice Center at Troy University, with the University's Vergil Parks McKinley Award for December. The award consists of an engraved clock and a $350 stipend.