At this year's Staff Appreciation Luncheon, 10 staff members who go above and beyond to make UNT a great place to work and study were recognized. The awards are based on nominations. Each honoree received a taxable cash prize and an engraved award.
| Award Winners | Department | Award |
| Paul Goebel | Student Money Management | Steve Miller Outstanding Employee Award |
| Joanna Hussey | Academic Affairs | Steve Miller Outstanding Employee Award |
| Joel Wiley | College of Music | Steve Miller Outstanding Employee Award |
| Tennie Jones | Risk Management Services | UNT Spirit Award |
| Sheri Snyder | Advancement | UNT Spirit Award |
| Gina Vanacore | Student Affairs | Student Success Award |
| Brad Davis | Technical Communication | Student Success Award |
| Brittany Landau | Student Affairs | Rising Star Award |
| Chris Foster | Student Financial Services | Customer Service Award |
| Louise Dunn | Office of the President | Customer Service Award |