On Monday, Nov. 3, individuals and teams were recognized for their contributions to the York Community at the President’s Staff Recognition Awards. The annual awards celebrate meaningful contributions across the institution in several key areas, including community building, leadership and service excellence.
The following staff members from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies were celebrated as winners and nominees:
Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Award
Nominated:
- Colleen Robinson, administrative coordinator, Department of Anthropology
Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award
Nominated:
- Bhanu Priya Sharma, student engagement coordinator, LA&PS Colleges
- Tanzina Tahereen, associate director, faculty curriculum, Office of the Associate Dean, Programs (LA&PS)
Harriet Lewis Team Award for Service Excellence
Nominated:
- English Department Administrative Staff
- LA&PS Faculty Research Office
The President’s Leadership Award
Nominated:
- Amanda Rodrigues, director, strategic enrolment, LA&PS
Ronald Kent Medal
Winner:
- Magy Baket, student success and academic advisor, LA&PS
Nominated:
- Celeta Irvin, undergraduate program administrator, School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, LA&PS
President’s Voice of York Award
Nominated:
- Jacqueline Selman, undergraduate students coordinator, Department of Social Science, LA&PS
Congratulations to all the staff recognized in the awards.
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