Faculty, staff, librarians recognized with True Blue Awards
Published: October 13, 2021
Nearly 800 faculty members, staff and librarians from across the University of Toronto in the first quarter of the fiscal year – for their outstanding contributions to service, leadership, innovation, citizenship, collaboration and commitment to equity.
In all, from May through July. Winners included:
- New College librarian Aneta Kwak, nominated by Kevin Edmonds on behalf of the Caribbean studies program for her support of the 2021 Diaspora Voices conference
- Tee Duke, assistant director of Indigenous initiatives at 鶹ֱapp Mississauga, nominated by Allison Burgess of the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office for supporting the 鶹ֱapp Pride concert
- Warren Bathie, fitness, strength and conditioning associate, nominated by Hart House Warden John Monahan for his inspiring leadership
“鶹ֱapp is one of the world’s best universities – and it is the work of our faculty, librarians and staff that make this possible,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Erin Jackson. “It’s important we recognize these contributions as part of our day-to-day practice. Expressing gratitude for our colleagues’ work is an integral part of fostering a culture of appreciation and it makes 鶹ֱapp an excellent place to work.
“I want to congratulate all of our True Blue Award winners and invite all of our faculty, librarians and staff to use True Blue to recognize their colleagues.”
