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Stuller said the recipients embody the company’s core values, which include community participation and personal and professional growth.
The recipients of Stuller’s S.E.R.V.E. Star Awards for 2025 are, top row from left to right, Danielle Turner, Shelbi Smith, and Bridget Brown, and, bottom row from left to right, Ian Graff, Chantell Bertrand, and Morgan Miguez.
Lafayette, La.—Stuller Inc. has awarded six of its employees with a 2025 S.E.R.V.E. Star Award.
Presented annually, the company’s S.E.R.V.E. Star Awards honor employees who’ve made exceptional contributions and embody Stuller’s five core values.
The values are: Smile and Acknowledge (showing appreciation and being present in interactions); Engage with Your Community (active participation in the wider community); Raise the Bar (setting higher standards for work); Value Your Wellness (prioritizing one’s well-being); and Elevate Yourself (continuous personal and professional development).
“Service has always been at the heart of Stuller,” said Jennifer East, the company’s vice president of human resources.
“These employees have made a meaningful impact through their work and support of others, and we’re proud to recognize them.”
The 2025 Stuller S.E.R.V.E. Star Recipients are as follows.
Overall S.E.R.V.E Star: Morgan Miguez, IT operations project planner
Smile and Acknowledge: Danielle Turner, resale certificate administrator
Engage with Your Community: Shelbi Smith, marketing project manager
Raise the Bar: Bridget Brown, customer service manager
Value Your Wellness: Ian Graff, web analytics specialist
Elevate Yourself: Chantell Bertrand, casting tree manager
“Stars shine bright. We are thrilled to recognize this year’s ‘stars’ and are grateful for the light they shine on our customers, their fellow employees, and our Acadiana community,” Stuller President Danny Clark said.
“We are humbled to recognize their priceless contributions to our company and the people we serve.”
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Presented annually, the company’s S.E.R.V.E. Star Awards honor employees who’ve made exceptional contributions and embody Stuller’s five core values.
The values are: Smile and Acknowledge (showing appreciation and being present in interactions); Engage with Your Community (active participation in the wider community); Raise the Bar (setting higher standards for work); Value Your Wellness (prioritizing one’s well-being); and Elevate Yourself (continuous personal and professional development).
“Service has always been at the heart of Stuller,” said Jennifer East, the company’s vice president of human resources.
“These employees have made a meaningful impact through their work and support of others, and we’re proud to recognize them.”
The 2025 Stuller S.E.R.V.E. Star Recipients are as follows.
Overall S.E.R.V.E Star: Morgan Miguez, IT operations project planner
Smile and Acknowledge: Danielle Turner, resale certificate administrator
Engage with Your Community: Shelbi Smith, marketing project manager
Raise the Bar: Bridget Brown, customer service manager
Value Your Wellness: Ian Graff, web analytics specialist
Elevate Yourself: Chantell Bertrand, casting tree manager
“Stars shine bright. We are thrilled to recognize this year’s ‘stars’ and are grateful for the light they shine on our customers, their fellow employees, and our Acadiana community,” Stuller President Danny Clark said.
“We are humbled to recognize their priceless contributions to our company and the people we serve.”
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