Valentine works as a senior human resources assistant in the compensation office.
She has been with the University since 1987. She also has served as a secretary in the department of surgery and in various areas of human resources, both at the Frost campus and the Health Sciences Center. The award was presented at the 12th annual Office Professional Seminar Aug. 10 in the auditorium of the School of Allied Health Professions. The criteria for the award includes support of the Catholic and Jesuit mission of SLU, performance beyond normal expectations, leadership and team support, level of professionalism, problem-solving abilities and years of service. Last year's winner was Anita Suzanne Poole.