Hundreds of employees gathered at Pond Inlet Tuesday for the Brock President\u2019s Celebration, which recognized outstanding staff, faculty and librarians who have gone above and beyond for the University.<\/p>\n
The annual gathering honoured staff service award recipients and celebrated employees who have reached 25- and 35-year service milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n Awards presented by Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg included the President\u2019s Distinguished Staff Service Award for Outstanding Contributions, the Office of People and Culture Distinguished Staff Service Award for Leadership, and the Brock University Outstanding Team Service Award.<\/p>\n Rigg said Brock is exceptionally lucky to have such a dedicated team that is creative, hardworking and passionate.<\/p>\n \u201cBrock\u2019s biggest strength truly is its people \u2014 all of you, who work day in and day out to make this institution what it is,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd I’m so happy to be able to recognize you all here today.\u201d<\/p>\n Rigg commended those who reached service milestones of 25 and 35 years working at Brock.<\/p>\n \u201cYour commitment to the University is unparalleled and your institutional knowledge invaluable to those of us a little newer to the institution,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Awards presented at the Dec. 12 event included:<\/p>\n President\u2019s Distinguished Staff Service Awards for Outstanding Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n Three ongoing staff members were recognized for their exemplary service and significant contributions to the working environment at Brock at a level significantly beyond normal expectations.\u00a0The 2023 recipients are:<\/p>\n Each recipient received a certificate of recognition and a $500 cash award.<\/p>\n People and Culture Distinguished Staff Service Award for Leadership\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Brock Library\u2019s User Services and Engagement Manager Alicia Floyd was awarded for her proven record of leading and working collaboratively, engaging fellow employees, furthering the development of a respectful work and learning environment and culture, and building strong relationships and partnerships that enable the University to implement its strategic plan and related initiatives effectively. Floyd received a certificate of recognition and a $500 cash award.<\/p>\n Quarter Century Club\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 16 employees were Inducted into the Quarter Century Club. They join 287 others who have worked at Brock for 25 years:<\/p>\n 35 years of long-standing service\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Four people were recognized for 35 years of service at Brock:<\/p>\n Brock University Outstanding Team Service Award\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The team recognized for their outstanding contribution, beyond what is normally expected, was Brock Animal Care Services (ACS). They were selected for providing the highest level of comprehensive care and ensuring the welfare and well-being of animals used in research.<\/p>\n Team members include Animal Care Manager Shawn Bukovac, Animal Care Technicians Kristin Bray, Sarah Kehoe (Bsc\u201917) and Kaitlyn Luttjehuizen (BA \u201920), and Animal Care Attendants Jordan Albanese, Ahmad Mohammad (BSc \u201922) and Natasha Hearn.<\/p>\n ACS was also acknowledged for constantly maintaining the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n For more information about the nomination process for these awards, please visit the Office of People and Culture SharePoint site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t \n
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