2018-2019 Nominees & Recipients

The Deputy Provost hands the Outstanding Employee Award to Teri Phillips, who nominated Rachel and accepted the award on her behalf

Outstanding Employee

Rachel Desjourdy, Exam Centre Manager (Office for Students with Disabilities, Student Services)

The Selection Committee was impressed with the initiatives Rachel has taken to increase accessibility across the University, and with Rachel's collaborative approach, working with, and consequently impacting, students, faculty and staff from every corner of McGill. 

Nominees

• Amanda Rosenberg, Service Representative (Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

• Seyissa Pinheiro, Senior Administrative Coordinator (Office of Student Life and Learning)

• Howard Zinman, Senior Administrative Coordinator (Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

• Jim Ghoshtastidar, Residence Life Manager (Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

• Leonida Villeza Predovan, Headcounter (Bishop Mountain Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

• Marika Guérin, Communications Administrator (Athletics and Recreation)

• Deoki Boop, Counterperson (Bishop Mountain Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

The Deputy Provost poses with the recipients of the Outstanding Team award, Gilbert Lin (left, holding award) and Amanda Rosenberg (right, holding award), along with their nominator, Teresa Anania.

Outstanding Team

Life Beyond McGill Rez

Amanda Rosenberg, Service Representative (Student Housing and Hospitality Services)
Gilbert Lin, Program Administrator (Campus Life & Engagement, Student Services)

The Selection Committee was impressed with how Amanda and Gilbert's collaboration led to a more holistic approach to prepare students for off-campus living, and with their ability to work with stakeholders from multiple units across the University to develop a truly student-centered program.

Nominees

• Final Exam Planning
  • Stanley Whyte, Chief Invigilator (Enrolment Services)
  • Elvira Chiappetta, Exam Administrator (Enrolment Services)
  • Eyal Baruch, Manager, Events (Athletics and Recreation)
  • Angelo Battista, Manager, Facilities Operations (Athletics and Recreation)
• Douglas Hall
  • Gracita Fergus, Head Counter (Douglas Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)
  • Stephen Beebee, Cook (Douglas Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)
  • Vinayaga Mothuthampy, Potwasher (Douglas Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)

The Deputy Provost poses with Kira Smith, Recipient of the Student Employee award, as well as her nominator, Marcy Slapcoff (left) and Laura Winer, Director of TLS (right).

Student Employee

Kira Smith, Graduate Student Assistant (Teaching and Learning Services)

The Selection Committee was impressed with Kira's passion for, and commitment to, supporting students' learning experiences at McGill and advocating for an enhanced community in the classroom.

The Deputy Provost poses with Edith Breiner, Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award, and Chris Buddle, her nominator and the Dean of Students

Lifetime Achievement

Edith Breiner, Student Affairs Case Manager (Office of the Dean of Students)

The Selection Committee was impressed with how Edith handles each student's individual case with care, diligence, and empathy, and with Edith's ability to work in harmony with campus partners to support staff working with students in difficulty.

Nominees

• Leslie Copeland, First-Year Coordinator (Student Services)
• John De Braga, Sous Chef (RVC Dining Hall, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)
• Connie Servedio, HR Administrator (Carrefour Sherbrooke, Student Housing and Hospitality Services)
• Anna Cianci, Admissions Administrator (Enrolment Services)