Recognition of our staff does not go unnoticed. In 2009, UBC announced an expanded recognition program for staff excellence with more opportunities for UBC faculty, staff and students to nominate extraordinary individuals. In addition, a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor award was created at UBC Okanagan.
In 2009, UBC recognized the following:
President’s Service Awards for Excellence Recipients
- Kersti Krug, Assistant Principal, Strategic Development & Communication,College for Interdisciplinary Studies
- Laura-Lynn Lowry, Manager, Food Services
- John Sacre, Manager, Cyclical Renewal & Deferred Maintenance, Building Operations
- Alan Steeves, Computer and Electronics Manager, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Bernice Urbaniak, Administrative Manager, School of Human Kinetics
Staff Awards of Excellence Recipients
Enhancing the UBC Experience:
- Mark Bomford, Program Coordinator, Land & Food Systems
- May Wah Chow, Scheduling Clerk, Enrolment Services
- Karen Young, Undergraduate Program Advisor, Dept. of Geography
Leadership and Creativity:
- Michelle Berner, Director, Total Compensation, Human Resources
- Jennifer Phelps, Assistant Dean, Graduate Studies
Global Citizenship:
- Madeleine MacIvor, Associate Director, First Nations House of Learning
Staff Awards of Excellence (Okanagan)
Community Engagement
- Bud Mortenson, Public Affairs Manager, Alumni and University Relations
Leadership:
- Roger Bizzotto, Manager of Facilities
Customer Service:
- Wendy Mohns, Faculty Administrator, Creative and Critical Studies
- Barbara Lucente, Faculty Assistant, Barber Arts & Sciences
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Award (UBC Okanagan)
- Leanne Bilodeau, Manager, Workplace Health and Sustainability