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Support Staff Distinguished Service Award

The Support Staff Distinguished Service Award recognizes up to six (6) full-time support staff for their professionalism, enthusiasm and dedicated work to Humber/University of Guelph-Humber.

All Support Staff at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (Humber) or the University of Guelph-Humber, having at least two (2) years full-time service, are eligible for this award. Employees may be nominated more than once, but may not receive the award more than once in a three-year period.

This award is designed to recognize the professionalism, enthusiasm and dedicated work of Support Staff, which has contributed to Humber or the University of Guelph-Humber's mission and strategic directions.

The following criteria should be considered:

  • Consistently demonstrates an innovative and enthusiastic approach to work
  • Exemplifies our core values (Courage, Innovation, Equity, Health & Well-Being and Sustainability) through their interaction with students, clients and colleagues
  • Actively seeks out opportunities gain new job skills and education
  • Participates in projects or activities that enrich our student's experience and academic success
  • Provides peer to peer mentorship and support
  • Contributes to a healthy work environment/wellness

Additional areas of work may include, but are not exclusive to the following:

  • Professional activities
  • Community activities
  • Internal/external committee/volunteer participation
  • Scholarly or applied research

Award recipients will receive the following:

  • A plaque for distinguished service

Submit a nomination today!


The 2023 President’s Awards nominations are closed.

For assistance, please contact

oe@humber.ca