June 14, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson, recipients of the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, recognized several outstanding staff members nominated for the 2023-24 Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence and announced Dr. Danielle Lamb and Michael Wilkinson as the winners of this year’s awards.
Outstanding Service
The Outstanding Service category recognizes staff members who have demonstrated commitment to community service, inclusive practices, high-quality interactions, innovative methods in daily tasks, or fostering consensus and action.
Dr. Danielle Lamb
Program Manager, Doctor of Education program
Research Facilitator, Okanagan School of Education
Project Manager, Co-Curricular-Making — Honouring Indigenous Connections to Land, Culture and the Relational Self
Danielle has provided stellar support across multiple roles, significantly enhancing our Faculty’s research and educational programs. She has supported faculty in navigating complex grant applications and has spearheaded critical projects, including the launch of new academic programs and research initiatives. Her innovative approaches have increased both efficiency and effectiveness in areas of program management, research facilitation and equity practices.
Nominees in the Outstanding Service category
- Susan Bowers, Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED)
- Deborah Gromer, School of Kinesiology (KIN)
- Dr. Danielle Lamb, Okanagan School of Education (OSE)
- Vindy Lin, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP)
Emerging Leader
The Emerging Leader category recognizes staff members who effectively lead change, inspire with a clear vision, enhance their workplace, passionately understand their role’s impact, pursue professional growth, serve as a role model in interactions and innovation, or invest in mentoring others.
Michael Wilkinson
Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Office of the Dean
Michael has demonstrated high-quality service and commitment across various roles, playing a pivotal role in human resources and administration to enhance equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives. He has led significant initiatives impacting hiring and orientation processes, chaired the adjudication committee for staff grants, and developed mentorship programs and workshops. His leadership contributes to the Faculty’s operational success by continuously improving practices and driving culture-building activities.
Nominees in the Emerging Leader category
- Faeyza Mufti, Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI)
- Lu Tian, Teacher Education Office (TEO)
- Michael Wilkinson, Office of the Dean (DNSO)
The Faculty of Education extends congratulations to all nominees.
The awards were presented at the 2024 Staff Appreciation Lunch on June 4, 2024. View the event photo album.
