Santamarian Awards
The Santamarian Awards have been established to recognize outstanding contributions of faculty and staff to the workplace culture of Saint Mary’s University. The awards will be made annually and are intended to reflect the values of the University found in the Strategic Plan.
These values are:
- Pursuing academic growth
- Demonstrating resilience
- Developing intercultural competence
- Engaging our alumni and community
- Exercising ethical wisdom
Award categories
1. Individual
How does this individual contribute to the workplace culture of the Saint Mary’s Community while exemplifying our values?
Criteria for the award:
- Contributing to the creation of a respectful place of work and study within the university community
- Creating a positive impact
- Supporting equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility
2. Team
How does this team contribute to the workplace culture of the Saint Mary’s Community while exemplifying our values?
Criteria for the award:
- Working together to collaborate and contributing to the creation of a respectful place of work and study within the university community.
- Creating a positive impact through these efforts
- Supporting equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility while inspiring others
Individual Award nominees
| Allan Evans | EIT- Client Technology Services |
| Ashley Campbell | Faculty of Science Interpreting Services Office |
| Cheryl Newman | EIT-Client Technology Services |
| Dee Dooley | Student Affairs & Services |
| Derrick Colburn | Housing & Conference Services-Residence Services |
| Donna Filek | Sobey School of Business Dean’s Office |
| Karen Luther | The Language Centre |
| Marie Harding | University Secretariat |
| Dr. Nicole Conrad | Faculty of Science-Psychology |
| Patrick Farmer | Facilities Management |
| Rachelle Boudreau | External Affairs |
Team Award nominees
| Athletics & Recreation Team |
| Client Services Team-EIT |
| Executive Professional Development Team |
| Housing & Residence Office Team |
| Technicians & Support Staff-Department of Chemistry |
Eligibility
The awards are open to all full-time employees of Saint Mary’s University who have served a minimum of two (2) years of continuous service prior to nomination.
Winners will receive a framed parchment and an award on which their name will be inscribed.
Nominations will be assessed by a Review Committee comprised of members of our university community.