Star Performer awards are given to those who exemplify the University Services values of stewardship, integrity, and respect. They are presented annually to University Services employees and teams of employees who have provided exceptional service to the University of Minnesota over the past year. The 2023 University Star Performers were all recognized at an event in January 2024 at Coffman Union.
Pictured above with FM AVP Bill Paulus are the FM Star Performers who attended the award ceremony in January. From left to right: Bill Paulus, Natnael Tecleab, Michael Bigelbach, Roger Christen, Bill Rinehart, Daniel Hansmann, Sarah Jones, and Emily Marin. Below is a full list of the FM recipients.
Congratulations to the 2023 Facilities Management Star Performers who are listed below:
| Award Type | Recipient(s) | Position | Department | Area |
| Individual | Natnael Tecleab | Admin Sr B&G worker | St. Paul District | Team 2 |
| Individual | Daniel Hansmann | Carpenter Foreperson | West Bank District | Team 2 |
| Individual | Emily Marin | Landcare Supervisor | Central Services | Landcare |
| Individual | Roger Christen | Construction Laborer | Central Services | U Construction |
| Individual | Sarah Jones | Administrative Manager | Energy Management | Energy Administration |
| Individual | Emily Stewart | Electrician Foreperson | West Bank District | Team 1 |
| Individual | Bill Rinehart | Facilities Team Manager | Health Sciences District | Team 2 |
| Individual | Candelario Moralez | Building and Grounds Supervisor | Health Sciences District | Team 3 |
| Team | Tsegaye Bedane, Michael Bigelbach, Adem Omar, and Evan Savat | Admin Sr B&G and project B&G crew | West Bank District | District Wide |