George Tarbay is one of four recipients of the 2007 Operating Staff Outstanding Service Award. George has been with NIU and Media Services for over 30 years, and he is an indispensable member of our media production team. His work has won more than 30 awards, and he recently was the featured photographer in the University Photographers Association of America's publication, Contact Sheet.
George is a staple at NIU events, shooting images that appear in print in university publications, department brochures, local newspapers, and in frames throughout campus hallways and offices. Jay Orbik, Director of Media Services says, "George's even temperament and cool composure under extremely tight deadlines and in difficult and stressful situations are one of the keys to his high degree of success over his long career. Professors, chairs, deans, and presidents have sought out George's expertise because they know that George Tarbay always produces outstanding results.
About 1,800 employees make up the Civil Service staff. Each year, four are selected by a committee of their peers to receive the award of plaques and $1,500. They will be honored at a Thursday, May 10, banquet.