2026 Government Productivity Award winners announced

Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., and the UF Facilities Services team have each been awarded a 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award and were recently recognized at a ceremony in Tallahassee on Sept. 1.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service.

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals and teams throughout Florida for their achievements in innovation and productivity improvements. UF’s award-winners each received a plaque and cash award in recognition of their dedication and success in creating value for both the state of Florida and the University of Florida. It is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments.

Please join us in congratulating UF’s 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award winners:

Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology
UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology
Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC)  
Low-cost citrus pest management programs

Pictured, from left to right: Florida Tax Watch President and C E O Jeff Kottkamp, U F IFAS Professor of Entomology Doctor Jawwad Qureshi, and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.
Pictured, from left to right: Florida TaxWatch President & CEO Jeff Kottkamp, UF/IFAS Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.

UF Facilities Services
Campus‑wide, data‑driven energy efficiency program

Pictured, from left to right: Florida Tax Watch President and C E O Jeff Kottkamp, Assistant Vice President for U F Facilities Services Mark Helms, Assistant Vice President for Administration U F Facilities Services Carrie Bush, Senior Director of Operations for U F Facilities Services Gregg Clarke, and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.
Pictured, from left to right: Florida TaxWatch President & CEO Jeff Kottkamp, Assistant Vice President for UF Facilities Services Mark Helms, Assistant Vice President for Administration UF Facilities Services Carrie Bush, Senior Director of Operations for UF Facilities Services Gregg Clarke, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.

Visit the UFHR website to learn more about this year’s Florida Government Productivity Award winners.

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