Cheryl Nash has been named the 2000 recipient of the Distinguished Classified Staff Award. Nash, administrative associate in the Athletic Department, has served that department for the past seven years. According to Albert Bean, director of athletics, she is responsible for monitoring 30 different budget accounts totaling in excess of $1.75 million. She also supports the work of 60 full and part-time staff members there. Nash also helps to monitor and support the USM Athletic Association. Bean refers to her as Òa jewel, a cornerstone.Ó The award was presented at the recent Classified Staff Breakfast. Note: the 2000 recipient of the Distinguished Professional Staff Award will be announced at Commencement and at the Professional Staff luncheon on May 23rd.