The 30th Annual Employee Recognition Awards took place on November 22, marking special milestones and celebrating the important work of many Saint Mary’s faculty and staff. Members of the SMU community from across faculties and departments filled the McNally Theatre Auditorium to show support for their colleagues.
Hosted by People & Culture and the President’s Office, the event gives the university community an opportunity to acknowledge valued colleagues who have contributed to the richness and diversity of the university and make Saint Mary’s a special place to work and learn. Mark Moffett, Associate Vice-President, People & Culture, highlighted the importance of making the time to recognize and celebrate faculty and staff not only during this special event but also in our day-to-day work.
Forty-four faculty and staff were recognized for service milestones of 10, 25, and 35 years of service, including part-time faculty and instructors with 15 years of affiliation with the university. View the full list of recipients in the digital program.
The President’s Awards for Exemplary Service were awarded to three employees, with one receiving an honourable mention:
Margaret McKee – Faculty, Sobey School of Business
Cindy Murtha – Staff, Financial Services, Planning & Analysis
Brennan Daley – Staff, Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Tara Inman – Staff, Mathematics & Computing Science (Honorable Mention)
These employees were nominated by colleagues and/or students and selected by a committee. The award recognizes employees who have demonstrated outstanding service and/or who have made significant contributions to the university community beyond that normally expected for their positions.
Santamarian Awards for individual and team achievements were presented to Angie Lee of the Campus Bookstore and the SMU Security team. Melanie More-Duckworth from EIT and the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre team each received an honourable mention. These awards recognize collaboration and contributing to the creation of a respectful place of work and study within the university community; creating a positive impact through these efforts; and supporting equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility while inspiring others.
Congratulations to the award recipients, who contribute in countless ways to the success of our students, our community, and our teaching and research environments. Visit the website for a full list of award recipients, and check back next fall to submit a nomination for the 2025 awards!