Meritorious Service Award
Background
Western’s staff are central to the University’s ability to create a framework for success in the search for truth and the application of knowledge, Veritas et Utilitas, Western’s objectives since 1878.
The Meritorious Service Award is intended to recognize a full-time staff member whose service record is judged to be quantitatively and qualitatively superior over a period of several years. Each award consists of a monetary prize ($300.00) and a commemorative plaque.
Previous Winners
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| 2018 | Michelle Wagler (Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing) |
| 2017 | Emericks Rivas (Health Studies) |
| 2016 | Gord MacDonald (Office of the Dean) |
| 2015 | Shannon Woods (Kinesiology) |
| 2014 | Cathy Collins (Health & Rehabilitation Sciences) |
| 2013 | Tina Czyzewski (Occupational Therapy) Wendy Mandigo (Kinesiology) |
| 2012 | Janet Harman (Communication Sciences and Disorders) |
| 2011 | Neil Fulford (Office of the Dean) |
| 2010 | Joanna Crabb (Physical Therapy) |
| 2009 | Wanda Chebott (Office of the Dean) Linda Brown (Office of the Dean) |
| 2008 | Jenn Symmes (Kinesiology) |
| 2007 | Helen Kerr (Occupational Therapy) Angela Law (Nursing) |
| 2006 | Marion Lewis (Kinesiology) |
| 2005 | Rick Strange (Office of the Dean) |
| 2004 | Eileen Grainger (Office of the Dean) Denice Litzan (Nursing) Nancy Caley (Communication Sciences & Disorders) |
| 2003 | Tova Zarnowiecki (Kinesiology) Dawn Munday (School of Health Studies) Pat Darling (School of Physical Therapy) |
Eligibility & Nomination Procedure
All full-time regular staff who have been employed for at least three full years in the Faculty of Health Sciences are eligible for consideration for this award.
Signed nomination forms are due by April 30 and should be accompanied by the following:
- Letter of nomination detailing the reasons for the submission (600 words)
- Letter of recommendation from the supervisor
- Letters of support from at least three colleagues
Nomination forms and all supporting documentation should be submitted to:
Carol Down
Office of the Dean
Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building - Room 200
London, Ontario CANADA N6A 5B9
Email: down@uwo.ca
All received nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee, which will consist of four (4) of the following members:
- Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (Chair)
- Associate or Assistant Deans, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Director of Operations and Finance, Faculty of Health Sciences (or designate)
- Previous Year's Award Winner
The award will be presented at the Faculty of Health Sciences' Spring Celebration in June.
