Brock employees from across the University gathered to celebrate the outstanding contributions and milestone achievements of their colleagues on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Held in Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, the President's Annual Staff Recognition and Awards Celebration welcomed hundreds of staff and faculty to mark the occasion.
Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg honoured outstanding staff as well as employees who have reached significant service milestones during the President's Annual Staff Recognition and Awards Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Sean O'Sullivan Theatre.
During the annual event, Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg presented the President's Distinguished Staff Service Awards for Outstanding Contributions, the Office of People and Culture Distinguished Staff Service Award for Leadership, and the Brock University Outstanding Team Service Award.
Rigg said Brock is fortunate to have a team of faculty, staff and librarians that are creative, hardworking and deeply committed to supporting both the University's students and one another.
"For more than 60 years, Brock's greatest strength has been, and continues to be, its people," she said. "And that means all of you: the individuals who make this University such a supportive and vibrant place to study, work and collaborate; a team that continues to advance Brock's mission to transform lives and imagine a stronger, more sustainable future for our communities."
Rigg also commended employees who reached service milestones of five, 10, 15, 25, 35 years and 50 years.
"Your dedication, expertise and institutional knowledge are truly invaluable," she said. "Thank you for everything you do to support our students, strengthen our community and help Brock thrive."
Awards presented at the Dec. 9 event included:
President's Distinguished Staff Service Awards for Outstanding Contributions
- Can Kilic (BSc '18), Audio-Visual/Electronics Technologist, Information Technology Services
- Matthew Melnyk (BA '07, MA '08, BEd '20), Director, Student Recruitment, Registrar's Office
- Katherine Johnston (BA '94), Administrative Assistant, Marketing, International Business and Strategy
- Melissa Ingoldsby, Administrative Co-ordinator, Sport Management
People and Culture Distinguished Staff Service Award for Leadership
- Zhane Hamilton, Executive Assistant, HRE, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion was recognized for her exceptional people-centred leadership in advancing equity and inclusion at Brock. Zhane plays a key role in co-ordinating major equity and human rights initiatives, ensuring complex committees and campus-wide programs run smoothly and inclusively. Her calm approach, thoughtful communication and ability to bring people together have strengthened her team's effectiveness and helped foster a more respectful and connected campus environment.
Brock University Outstanding Team Service Award
- The team recognized for their outstanding contribution, beyond what is normally expected, was Custodial Services. They were honoured for their essential role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming campus for all. Their work supports daily operations and major events such as Convocation, creating a strong first impression for visitors and a seamless experience for students and families. Over the past year, the team also advanced sustainability efforts through waste reduction, improved recycling and green cleaning practices. Their dedication positively impacts every member of the Brock community and reflects the University's commitment to excellence in its campus environment.
50 years of service
- Mary Little, Interlibrary Loan/Circulation Assistant, User Services and Engagement, Brock Library
Quarter Century Club
- James Bell (BSc '01), Supervisor, Help Desk, Information Technology Services
- Sandra Bosacki, Professor, Educational Studies
- Chantal Cameron (BA '98), Archives Processing Specialist, Research Lifecycle
- Michael Carter, Professor, Classics and Archaeology
- Danny Cho, Professor, Finance, Operations and Information Systems
- Gary Cigic, Audio-Visual Technician, Information Technology Services
- Gerald Cooper (BSc '99), Interim Director, Client Services, Information Technology Services
- Kimberly Cote (BA '93), Professor, Psychology
- Jeannine D'Amico, Software Support Specialist, Housing Services
- Drew Dane, Associate Professor, Psychology
- Michael Driedger, Associate Professor, History
- Rosalia Friedrich, Student Information and Service Advisor, Registrar's Office
- Henryk Fuks, Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
- Kimberley Gunning, Student Accessibility Case Manager, Student Wellness and Accessibility
- Marion Hansen (BA '99), Manager, Privacy and Records Management, Legal, Compliance and Privacy
- Roger Herman, Senior System Administrator, Information Technology Services
- Carrie Kelly (BA '04, MBA '07), Director, Operations, Goodman School of Business
- Jean Francois Lamarche, Associate Professor, Economics
- Susan LeBlanc, Director, Communications and Engagement, Goodman School of Business
- Mathew Martin, Professor, English Language and Literature
- Daniel Minniti, Senior Electronics Technologist, Information Technology Services
- Gary Pickering, Professor, Biological Sciences
- Art Reimer, Mechanical Instrument Technician, Technical and Scientific Services
- Adonis Skandalis (BSc '83), Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Philip Sullivan, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
- Donato Tarulli, Associate Professor, Child and Youth Studies
- Margaret Thompson, Associate Secretary to the University, University Secretariat, Governance and Policy
- Murray Wickett, Associate Professor, History
35 years of Service
- James Bilotta (BPhEd '94 MEd '06), Assistant Head, Athletic Therapist, Brock Sports and Recreation
- Dave Bockus (BSc '90), Undergraduate Program Officer, Computer Science
- Louis Culumovic, Associate Professor, Accounting
- Alba Kotyk (BSc '86), Director, Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology Services
- Jane A. Mcleod (BA '76), Professor, History
- Pete Sawatsky, Structural Services Team, Leadhand, Facilities Maintenance
- Kelly Smith, Admissions Assistant, Registrar's Office
- Lainie Wagner (BA '88), Manager, Undergraduate Programs, Goodman School of Business
15 years of service
- Philip Alexander, Graduate Academic Coordinator, Goodman School of Business
- Fiona Blaikie, Professor, Educational Studies
- Alesia Dane, Associate Director, Co-op Education and Workplace Partnerships, Co-op, Career, and Experiential Education
- Kate Dudley (Med '18), Senior Advisor and Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives Office of the President, Office of the President
- Earl Foxwell (BSc '06, MSc '09), Lecturer, Computer Science
- Nicole Garneau (BA '10), Housing Facilities Supervisor, Administration, Housing Services
- Robert Glass, Manager, Mechanical Services, Facilities Maintenance
- Joseph Gottli (BBA '09), Senior Systems, Web and Digital Specialist, Registrar's Office
- Sangeeta Hollo, Lecturer, Accounting
- Geoffrey Hoover (MBA '05), Lecturer, Finance, Operations and Information Systems
- Sandy Howe (MA '23), Director, Enrolment Supports, Registrar's Office
- Adam Kanar, Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Ethics
- Sohyung Kim, Associate Professor, Accounting
- Deborah Lee, ESL Instructor, Professional and Continuing Studies
- Zhefeng Frank Liu, Associate Professor, Accounting
- Maryann Marino (BA '01), Senior Marketing Operations Specialist, Marketing and Communications
- Stephanie Martin (BSc '01, PhD '08), Wet-Lab Supervisor, Biological Sciences
- Tania Melnyk (BBA '09), Director, Enrolment Operations, Registrar's Office
- John Mihaljev, Cleaner, Custodial Operations
- Dawn-Marie Nielsen, Cleaner, Custodial Operations
- Thomas Schilf, Mechanic/Controls, Facilities Maintenance
- Glenn Skrubbeltrang (MBA '10), Lecturer, Accounting
- Carole Stewart, Professor, English Language and Literature
- Dale Unruh, Carpenter, Facilities Maintenance
- Ken Wikston, Mechanical Services, Leadhand, Facilities Maintenance
- Jim Willwerth (OEVC '04, PhD '11), Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Kari-Lynn Winters (BA '92), Professor, Educational Studies
- Xia (Celine) Zhang (BAcc '07), Lecturer, Accounting
10 years of service
- Elaine Aldridge-Low, Administrative Assistant, Centre for Canadian Studies
- Arlene Arch, Administrative Co-ordinator, Applied Linguistics
- Andrew Bassingthwaighte (BEd '17, MA '20), Manager, Career and Curriculum Development, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education
- Ty Bolibruck (BEd '02), Co-ordinator, Experiential Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Byron Booth, Horticultural Technician, Grounds Maintenance
- Nicholas Burton (BSM '06), Associate Professor, Sport Management
- Shawna Chen, Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Ethics
- Violetta Clitheroe, Administrative Assistant, Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Diane Coderre, Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications
- Malcolm Dales, Director, Campus and Commercial Services, Dining, Conference and Brock Card
- John D'Amico (BBA '91), Manager, ITS and Physical Space, Information Technology Services
- John Dingle, Metadata Librarian, Research Lifecycle
- Lisa Dowling (BSc '08, MBA '20), CCOVI Technician, CCOVI
- Zhanyldyk Dustanova (MBA '15), Financial Manager, Educational Studies
- Amy Friend, Associate Professor, Visual Arts
- Mike Griffin, Assistant Professor, Dramatic Arts
- Maximiliano Holten-Andersen (BMus '10), Media Resource Co-ordinator, Visual Arts
- Sally Hooper (MEd '06), Assistant Professor, Educational Studies
- Courtney Keogh (BSM '12, MA '14), Manager, National Recruitment Registrar and Enrolment
- Anthony Kinik, Associate Professor, Communications, Popular Culture and Film
- Ryan Larouche (BA '10), Talent Partnership Consultant, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education
- Martin Lemaire, Professor, Chemistry
- Stephanie Maccormack, Registered Nurse, Student Wellness and Accessibility
- Lori Macneil, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- Carly MaGee (BSc '13, MSc '16), Research Ethics Officer, Research Ethics
- Neil Marshall (BSc '10, MSc '12), Online Course Developer/Administrator, Mathematics and Statistics
- Roland Mech, Associate Director, Space Management and Planning, Facilities Management
- Nigussie Mengesha, Assistant Professor, Finance, Operations and Information Systems
- Alyssa Nasello (BBA '13), Faculty Analyst, Institutional Planning, Analysis and Performance
- Stephanie Nitsopoulos-Edward (BBA '06), Governance Officer, University Secretariat, Governance and Policy
- Margot Page, Head Coach, Women's Hockey, Brock Sports and Recreation
- Michael Phelan, Cleaner, Casual, Custodial Operations
- Liqun Qiu, Mass Spectrometry and Analytical Instrumentation Tec, Chemistry
- Catherine Radimer, Learning Strategist, Student Wellness and Accessibility
- Nikki Roy (BBA '05), Financial Manager, Social Sciences
- Karen Louise Smith, Associate Professor, Communications, Popular Culture and Film
- Bradley Sutherland, Student Information and Service Advisor, Registrar and Enrolment
- Tanya Tang, Professor, Accounting
- Peter Tiidus, Dean, Applied Health Sciences
- Darryl Veld (BA '11, MBA '21), Director, Student Affairs, Student Affairs
- Shannon Welbourn (BA '21, BEd '12, MEd '19), Assistant Professor, Educational Studies
The names of employees celebrating their five-year service milestone and more information about the nomination process for staff service awards will be posted on the Office of People and Culture SharePoint site.
