Gajewski

December Star Award
Mark Gajewski

At Polk Library, Mark Gajewski plays a big part behind the scenes
Both Gajewski and fellow custodian Gus Heinecke were nominated by Barbara Fahey of Polk Library technical services for the Star Award. For 23 years, Heinecke and Gajewski have been working side by side.“We both take personal pride in what we do,” Gajewski said. “It has become our building — our bathrooms and our carpet. Our work is a reflection of us.”

“I think they are both very deserving of the Star Award as individuals, but especially as a team,” Fahey said. “They perform above and beyond the expectations of their position and work together to keep Polk Library ready for the students.”

The partners-in-clean take their responsibility seriously.
“We try to give the library people whatever they need when they need it. I think they were just trying to show their appreciation,” said Heinecke of receiving the award.

Gajewski began working as a custodian after the University hired him as a student to do similar work. Gajewski said he took a full-time position to meet the needs of his growing family.
The Star Award includes a framed certificate, a reserved parking space for a month and a gift from University Books and More. The award for exceptional performance is presented each month to classified employees who have worked at least six months at UW-Oshkosh.



a CSDAD Elected Members News & Events Fundraisers Grant Program Representation on University Committees Outstanding Performance Award Star Award Nomination Form Recipients Team-building & Personal Development Program Meeting Schedule/Minutes Contact Us		December Star Award Mark Gajewski At Polk Library, Mark Gajewski plays a big part behind the scenes Both Gajewski and fellow custodian Gus Heinecke were nominated by Barbara Fahey of Polk Library technical services for the Star Award. For 23 years, Heinecke and Gajewski have been working side by side.“We both take personal pride in what we do,” Gajewski said. “It has become our building — our bathrooms and our carpet. Our work is a reflection of us.” “I think they are both very deserving of the Star Award as individuals, but especially as a team,” Fahey said. “They perform above and beyond the expectations of their position and work together to keep Polk Library ready for the students.” The partners-in-clean take their responsibility seriously. “We try to give the library people whatever they need when they need it. I think they were just trying to show their appreciation,” said Heinecke of receiving the award. Gajewski began working as a custodian after the University hired him as a student to do similar work. Gajewski said he took a full-time position to meet the needs of his growing family. The Star Award includes a framed certificate, a reserved parking space for a month and a gift from University Books and More. The award for exceptional performance is presented each month to classified employees who have worked at least six months at UW-Oshkosh.