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Home / 2024 / September / 05 / 2024 Staff Awards of Excellence Announced at the Fall Town Hall

2024 Staff Awards of Excellence Announced at the Fall Town Hall

September 5, 2024

Congratulations to the following honourees who are being recognized for their unwavering commitment and dedication across four award categories:

Enhancing the UBC Experience

Christina Chin, Social and Digital Content Strategist, from the Associate Vice-President Students portfolio

Christina has grown the @ubcostudents Instagram account from 2,800 to over 10,500 followers, engaging 13,500 accounts monthly and generating nearly 390,200 impressions, fostering community and student engagement on campus.

Jordan Andrews, Physics Lab Tech, Faculty of Science

Jordan’s innovative use of Qualtrics forms and electronic lab manuals has streamlined lab processes, significantly improved student service, and enhanced the efficiency of the Physics program at UBCO.

Leadership

Megan Lochhead, Curriculum & Academic Programs Manager, Faculty of Science

Megan’s leadership in developing and implementing academic, professional, and micro-credential programs and fostering inclusive practices has driven significant advancements and sustainable success at UBCO.

Paige Hohmann, Archivist, Library

Paige’s leadership has transformed archival practices and built vital community partnerships, notably with the establishment of the new Okanagan Special Collections and Archives space.

Okanagan Campus Spirit

Okanagan Campus Security Team including Adam Hyatt, Bradley Hitchman, Catherine Chirkoff, Christopher Lebans, Darlene Sunderland, Doug Hufsmith, Geoffrey Batchelar, Jack Kasycki, Kathy Manuel, Michael Kunzli, Robyn Boffy, Sarah Clair, Shelley Kayfish, Tina Dolan, Tony Parrotta, and Troy Campbell.

This team has consistently demonstrated dedication and resilience, effectively managing exceptional situations, like the wildfires near our campus last year, while ensuring campus safety and maintaining a positive work environment.

Wellbeing

Melissa Feddersen, Manager, Campus Wellness & Education

Melissa’s leadership in wellness initiatives, including the creation of the PICNIC space and dedication to mental health and harm reduction, has greatly enriched UBCO’s community.

Spela Grasic, Engineering Advisor, School of Engineering

Spela’s transformative approach to student support, including compassionate communications and empathetic resources, has significantly enhanced wellbeing in the School of Engineering.

Like last year, the formal awards ceremony will be on October 30th alongside the Length of Service Recognition reception.

For more information visit the Staff Awards of Excellence webpage.

Posted in Admin News, Human Resources | Tagged Awards & Recognition, Focus on People, Workplace Learning & Engagement


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