{"id":400907,"date":"2025-11-05T15:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T20:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/?p=400907"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:09:10","slug":"york-university-celebrates-exceptional-staff-at-presidents-staff-recognition-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2025\/11\/05\/york-university-celebrates-exceptional-staff-at-presidents-staff-recognition-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"York University celebrates exceptional staff at President\u2019s Staff Recognition Awards\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individuals and teams whose leadership, creativity and commitment to service strengthen York University\u2019s mission, vision and values were recognized Nov. 3 at the 2024 President\u2019s Staff Recognition Awards.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual awards provide an opportunity to celebrate meaningful contributions across the instutition, including student success, service excellence, community building and commitment to equity and inclusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a leading institution committed to driving positive change through academic excellence, research, innovation and community engagement, York University depends on the dedication, passion and professionalism of our staff,\u201d says President and Vice-Chancellor <strong>Rhonda Lenton<\/strong>. \u201cYour contributions \u2013 especially during times of change and uncertainty \u2013 lift us, connect us and help us move forward together. My heartfelt congratulations to all nominees and recipients.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2024 President's Staff Recognition Awards recipients and nominees&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Presidenta and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Shandana Khan, recipient of the Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award\" class=\"wp-image-400978\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Shandana-Khan-Deborah-Hobson-York-Citizenship-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Shandana Khan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in honour of former vice-president enrollment and student services Deborah Hobson, this award is given to an individual who emulates Hobson\u2019s energetic commitment to students and boundless enthusiasm for the York community. Nominees for this award embody the University's spirit and use their creativity and imagination in support of the student community at York.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner:<strong> Shandana Khan, <\/strong>administrative assistant, programs and student services, School of Nursing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty of Health&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anesa J. Albert<\/strong>, associate director, graduate communications &amp; digital engagement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty of Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claudia V. Bennett<\/strong>, experiential education program coordinator, <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lassonde School of Engineering<\/a>, Student Welcome and Support Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanessa Ironside<\/strong>, program officer, k2i Academy, Lassonde School of Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ann Welsh<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>associate director, International Relations, <a href=\"https:\/\/schulich.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schulich School of Business<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Presidenta and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Richolette Freckleton, recipient of the DEDI Award\" class=\"wp-image-400977\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Richolette-Freckleton-DEDI-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Richolette Freckleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This award, established by Lenton in 2023, recognizes staff who address decolonization, equity, diversity and inclusion at York with passion, dedication and campus engagement. The award can recognize an individual or a team. Recipients are honoured for outstanding achievement in practice, events, policy, programs or other activities that foster equitable, sustainable and measurable change at York\u2019s campuses. Efforts and initiatives reflect an intersectional social justice lens, especially for equity-deserving groups (e.g. women, visible\/racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members). The award recognizes ongoing work or outstanding accomplishments at a point in time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner:<strong> Richolette Freckleton<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>associate director, graduate research, scholarships &amp; awards, Faculty of Graduate Studies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harriett Brempong<\/strong>, career education and development specialist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Markham Campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colleen Robinson<\/strong>, administrative coordinator, Anthropology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies<\/a> (LA&amp;PS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Umoja Black Legacy Builders Team<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Said Zazai<\/strong>, senior business intelligence analyst, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/oipa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Presidenta and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Theresa Dinh, recipient of the Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award\" class=\"wp-image-400976\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Theresa-Dinh-Gary-Brewer-Emerging-Leader-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Theresa Dinh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in honour of former vice-president finance and administration Gary Brewer, the award recognizes and encourages early-career professionals who have demonstrated significant promise of leadership. It celebrates a staff member known for innovative and meaningful contributions to the effectiveness of their unit and has significantly contributed to the University\u2019s commitment to excellence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner: <strong>Theresa Dinh<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>institute coordinator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/dighr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bhanu Priya Sharma<\/strong>, student engagement coordinator, LA&amp;PS colleges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tanzina Tahereen<\/strong>, associate director, faculty curriculum, Office of the Associate Dean, Programs (LA&amp;PS)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with recipientd of the Harriet Lewis Team Award for Service\" class=\"wp-image-400965\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Harriet-Lewis-Team-Award-for-Service-Excellence-edited-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Harriet Lewis Team Award for Service Excellence recipients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harriet Lewis Team Award for Service Excellence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in honour of former University secretary and general counsel Harriet Lewis, this award recognizes excellence in service and support to students, faculty, staff and\/or other service users. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ampd.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of the Arts, Media, Performance &amp; Design<\/a><\/strong> <strong>(AMPD) Performance Facilities Team<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ian Albright<\/strong>, manager&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kyle Derry<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>technician&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kimberly Guidolin<\/strong>, events administrator&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zach Kale<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scott Rennick<\/strong>, front of house and box office services coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victor Wolters<\/strong>, coordinator of technical services&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Department Administrative Staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LA&amp;PS Faculty Research Office&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network and Telecommunication Services Team&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology Department Staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Sonia Pettinella, recipient of The President\u2019s Leadership Award\" class=\"wp-image-400975\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Sonia-Pettinella-The-Presidents-Leadership-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Sonia Pettinella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The President\u2019s Leadership Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This award recognizes excellence in service to York University. Individuals nominated for this award perform at a level that inspires professionalism, creativity and innovation across the University community. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner:<strong> Sonia Pettinella<\/strong>, director, Integrated Resource Planning&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caterina Elzbet<\/strong>, director and senior executive officer, Office of the Vice-President Advancement&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helen Lee<\/strong>, director, transition team, School of Medicine, Provost's Office\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sasa Nestorovic<\/strong>, director, Bookstore, Printing &amp; Mailing Services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amanda Rodrigues<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>director, strategic enrolment, LA&amp;PS&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natacha Sam<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>director, budgets and planning, Budgets &amp; Asset Management&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ulya Yigit<\/strong>, director of computing, Electrical Engineering &amp; Computer Science&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Joe Young, recipient of the Phyllis Clark Campus Service Award\" class=\"wp-image-400970\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Joe-Young-Phyllis-Clark-Campus-Service-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Joe Young<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phyllis Clark Campus Service Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in honour of former vice-president finance and administration Phyllis Clark, the award recognizes a York employee who has made outstanding contributions to the University in terms of efficiency, cleanliness, safety, security or other campus\/plant services. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner:<strong> Joe Young<\/strong>, supervisor, Community Safety Department&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Miguel Rivero<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>custodian, Day Shift Custodial, Property Management-Facilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sandy Simonetta<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>administrative assistant, Advancement Services and Operations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ronald Kent Medal<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This award was established in 1979 by President Emeritus H. Ian Macdonald. The award\u2019s namesake, Ronald Kent, had a unique personal commitment to the University showcased through years of dedicated service. His sincerity and enthusiasm inspired colleagues across the University. He was considered a true ambassador for York. A dedicated member of Macdonald's staff, Kent passed away suddenly in the late 1970s.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner: <strong>Magy Baket<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>student success and academic advisor, LA&amp;PS&nbsp;(note: photo not available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leonard Chow<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>assistant manager, Operation &amp; Account Management, University Services Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anderson Coward<\/strong>, communications and marketing specialist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty of Education<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celeta Irvin<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>undergraduate program administrator, Gender, Sexuality &amp; Women\u2019s Studies, LA&amp;PS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Louisa Zaffino, recipient of the President\u2019s Voice of York Award\" class=\"wp-image-400974\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2025\/11\/Louisa-Zaffino-Presidents-Voice-of-York-Award-edited-1-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton with Louisa Zaffino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">President\u2019s Voice of York Award<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cVoice of York\u201d is awarded to a staff member who makes the first contact with a visitor or community member. The quality of responsiveness and the genuine desire to assist in the most difficult or sensitive situations is essential to York\u2019s reputation. Nominees for the this award are employed as front-line staff who have regular interactions with the York community. This award was established in 1999 by President Emerita Lorna R. Marsden. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winner:<strong> Louisa Zaffino<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>executive assistant, Facility Services&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nominees for this award:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hazel Beecham<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>coordinator, Institute for Technoscience and Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacqueline Selman<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>undergraduate students coordinator, Social Science, LA&amp;PS&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tina Sposato<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>executive assistant, Vice-President Research &amp; Innovation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neal Stephenson<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>solutions architect, University Information Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff who embody the York Universty spirit through their leadership, commitment and creative work were recognized at the annual awards program, held Nov. 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