On hand for the award presentation were, from left above, MSU Director of Human Resources Scot Scobee, Oaks, MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster and MSU System President Biff Williams. (MSU-WP Photo)

Crockett Oaks III receives Staff Excellence in Community Engagement Award

The award recognizes employees for community service work.

2025 January 24 by Vickie Driskell

Crockett Oaks III, associate vice chancellor for business and support services at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), received the Staff Excellence in Community Engagement Award from Missouri State University (MSU) during the annual Staff Service Awards Luncheon Jan. 8 at the Springfield campus.

The award, given annually, recognizes honorees of their service to the community through volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, religious or similar organizations.

Each recipient receives a personalized plaque from the university and a $1,500 cash award from the Missouri State Foundation.