Employee Service Recognition & Staff Awards 2026
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the 2026 Employee Service Recognition Event. Mark your calendars for May 20, 2026, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm in the Agora. Join us as we celebrate the dedication of our colleagues who have reached milestones of 20, 30, and 40 years of service, as well as those who have retired prior to June 30, 2026.
This event will also recognize the outstanding contributions, dedication, and achievements of our employees by presenting the 2026 Staff Awards & Employee Recognition Awards.
We are proud to acknowledge the commitment, innovation, and impact of our colleagues who help strengthen our community every day.
2026 Staff Award Nominees
2026 Staff Award |
| Kevin Schlyter, Physical Plant Jessie Clarke, Student Central Dave Andresen, TSC Rebecca Heffernan, Research & Innovation / Economic Development & Research Support Marcie Morrison, Secretariat Madge Chan, Social Work / Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Katie Berube, Health Sciences Joel Symonds, Student Affairs Andrea McCall, Faculty of Law Weijue (Jane) Gao, Green Processes Research Centre Miranda Tomlinson, Provost’s Office |
2026 Employee Recognition Award Nominees
Community Engagement Award |
| Nicole Locker, Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning, Orillia Campus Kathleen Michalchuk, Institutional Planning and Analysis Gillian Lavoie, Institutional Planning and Analysis Zoe Murphy, Student Central Jessie Clarke, Student Central Katie Stevenson, Lakehead University International |
Excellence in Collaboration Award |
| Sara Corcoran, Student Health and Wellness Chloe Lorenzi, Conference Services / Food & Conference Services Jessica Lovett, Student Affairs Melanie Oakes, SAFA / Student Awards & Financial Aid |
Innovation Award |
| Helen Otterman, Institutional Planning and Analysis Meredith Warner, Recruitment & Admissions |
Leadership Excellence Award |
| Laura Ferguson, Athletics Chris Glover, Office of the Principal Ashley Beda, Registrarial Services |
Safety and Compliance Award |
| Frank Sgambelluri, Security Dan Scott, Security Services John Siecker, Physical Plant |
2026 Employee Service Recognition Honourees
