Trent Faculty Celebrated At Heart Of Trent Employee Appreciation Event
/Trent faculty, staff and retirees were celebrated during the University’s annual Heart of Trent employee appreciation event, in ceremonies at both campuses on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Trent University.
“With a return to in-person life and learning, our faculty and staff have been integral in continuing life and learning on campus, and supporting our students through the challenges associated with the pandemic,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor. “Our annual Heart of Trent event is an opportunity to recognize each of our valuable employees, especially our esteemed award winners, long-serving employees and those moving on to retirement.”
At the event, the University announced and celebrated the 2021/22 winners in several award categories – Team Innovation, Community Leadership, Eminent Service, Provost Award for Support Staff, the Nancy E. Simmons Smith Staff Award of Excellence, and the new Research Impact Award. Trent also recognized its long-serving employees and retirees as vital members of the Trent community.
A full list of award winners is included below:
Provost’s Award for Support Staff: Awarded annually to a member of the support staff who plays an important role in student engagement and retention, and who makes a difference through their performance at Trent.
Award Recipient: Chris Nelan, Coordinator, Student Life at Trent University Durham GTA
Nancy E. Simmons Smith Staff Award of Excellence: Recognizes non-academic staff members who demonstrate excellence and exceptional commitment to Trent.
Award Recipient: Kevin Whitmore, Director of Careerspace
Team Innovation Award: Recognizes a team, unit or department at Trent University whose innovative contributions have impacted the strategic objectives of the University.
Award Recipients: COVID-19 Case Management Team
Trent Community Leadership Award: Recognizes faculty and staff who make exceptional contributions to the local community in Peterborough or Durham regions.
Award Recipient: Marcus Harvey, Executive Director, Trent University Faculty Association
Eminent Service Awards: Recognizes individuals distinguished by a track record of outstanding contributions to University life that go beyond the performance of their job or role, awarded at the culmination of their careers at Trent.
Award Recipients: Robert Clarke, Head Librarian, Wayne Craft, Manager of Environmental Services, Dr. Margaret Steffler, Professor of English Literature
Trent University Research Impact Award: Honours Trent researchers or research teams stewarding original and impactful research that has contributed significantly to society on a local, regional, national or international scale.
Award Recipients: Dr. Huy Dang, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and the ENIGMA Lab
Emeritus Awards:
Award Recipients: Stephen Bocking, James (Jim) Buttle, Robert Clarke, Carolyn Kapron, Margaret Steffler, Peter LaFleur, Jean Luyben, Barbara Marshall, Marisa Scigliano
2022 Long Service Awards
25 years: Kenzu Abdella, Linda Cardwell, Darrell Clark, Mark Dockstator, Paul Heard, Jean Kirk, Byron Lew, Doug MacIsaac, Lorna Patterson, Elaine Scharfe, Igor Svishchev, Christine Welter, Andrzej Zalewski
30 years: Deborah Lietz, Jean Luyben, David Newhouse, Jenifer Richardson, Chris Williams
35 years: Olga Andriewsky, Mak Arvin
