Kelley was nominated for recognition by employees in the SIU School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education, who work with Kelley to coordinate events at the Memorial Learning Center (MLC).

“We couldn’t ask for a better person to help us with our events at the MLC,” wrote her nominators. “Linda is a kind, endearing and gracious person who is willing to go beyond what is asked of her. It’s a relief to know Linda is there at the MLC because we know we are in good hands.”

The colleague of the year is selected from 11 individuals named colleague of the month from January through November of the year. Kelley was the July colleague of the month.