Five Brock University employees were honoured for their dedication and hard work Tuesday during the President\u2019s Annual Holiday Celebration.<\/p>\n
Each of the award recipients were\u00a0nominated by their peers or managers.<\/p>\n
President and Vice-Chancellor Jack Lightstone quoted the nominations when announcing the award winners in a packed Pond Inlet.<\/p>\n
Ed Blansinski, of Information Technology Services, was recognized with the Human Resources Distinguished Staff Service Award for Leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis employee arrives to work each day with a positive and helpful attitude, and is highly respected among his peers, the Brock community and external vendors,\u201d Lightstone said.<\/p>\n
He said the human resources leadership award is given to one staff member with a proven track record of leading and working collaboratively.<\/p>\n
Blansinski was nominated because he is always there to provide advice, guidance, feedback and encouragement. He is known as a great leader who leads by example.<\/p>\n
Four employees received the President\u2019s Distinguished Staff Service Award.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese awards recognize individual permanent staff members who have consistently provided outstanding contributions to the working environment at Brock University at a level significantly beyond normal expectations,\u201d said Lightstone.<\/p>\n
Valerie DeSimone, from the Goodman School of Business, received the president\u2019s award for her contributions to enhancing Brock\u2019s reputation through exceptional customer service to colleagues and students alike, Lightstone said.<\/p>\n
\u201cQuietly and consistently, she goes above and beyond, epitomizing the University\u2019s values and ethics,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sheldon Carl from Facilities Management was honoured with the president\u2019s award for his high-demand technical talents and people skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis contribution to the University may not be visible to the naked eye but as one looks deeper into the heart of the University\u2019s core facilities and system operations, his contributions and handiwork are everywhere,\u201d Lightstone said.<\/p>\n
Alisa Cunnington, from the Faculty of Humanities, was recognized with the president\u2019s award for her hard work, knowledge and exceptional ability to communicate.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe gives the institution a compassionate presence and facilitates student retention and progress,\u201d Lightstone said. \u201cShe is known for being thoughtful and positive, addressing student goals while acknowledging the challenges that unusual pathways can cause, leaving the impression that Brock is a place where the unusual can happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lisa Kuiper, from Career Services, received the president\u2019s award for her dedication to helping students take on employment and providing employers with tools and resources to support them with hiring.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is a tireless advocate for students with disabilities and has an unwavering commitment to move forward specific programming dedicated to addressing and supporting the specific needs of individuals with disabilities heading out on their chosen career path,\u201d Lightstone said.<\/p>\n
During the holiday gathering, 21 members of faculty and staff were recognized for working for Brock for 25 years.<\/p>\n
Currently, there are 194 faculty and staff who have dedicated at least a quarter century of service to the University, he said.<\/p>\n\n\t