The annual President’s Awards took place on June 2 and honoured 34 nominees for their outstanding service to the McMaster community.

A reception was held in the CIBC Banquet Hall to recognize those who made significant contributions in 2014 to forward the mission of the University.

President Patrick Deane presented the awards to the recipients who were nominated by fellow members of the McMaster community.

The President’s Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional employees and teams who surpass expectations through their extra efforts.

Individual Recipients:

Mark Alfano, Associate Director: Athletics & Recreation

Kathleen Hannan, Administrative Assistant: Political Science

Mary Hickey, Executive Assistant: Faculty of Health Sciences

Sandra Murphy, Program Coordinator, MiNDS: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

Marta Prancho, Systems Analyst: Housing & Conference Services

Wayne Terryberry, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator: Athletics & Recreation

Daniel Wright, Instrumentation Technician: Chemical Engineering

Arthur Yeas, Greenhouse Technician: Biology

Team Recipients:

Education Program in Anatomy

Sue Dingle

Glen Oomen

Patricia Hartnett

Liz Jensen

Caitlin O’Connell

Andrew Palombella

Michael Romaniuk

Lloyd Reeds Map Collections

Gordon Beck

Margaret Rutten

A full list of this year’s award winners and nominees can be found here.