Congrats to our June “G” Thanks! Winner Helen Oliver!

Congrats to our June “G” Thanks! Winner Helen Oliver!

Emily Brouwer shared in her “G” Thanks nomination:

I would like to nominate Helen Oliver- she works tirelessly at the Animal Health Laboratory to keep everything running smoothly. She volunteers her time for the social committee and united way. She’s a pleasure to work with and she deserves the recognition.

A virtual celebration was held for Helen and a prize was sent to her as a token of thanks.

Maria Spinato shared: I nominated Helen twice for Hidden Heroes but apparently there are a lot of Hidden Heroes at U of G so thank you Emily for nominating her. I was glad she could get recognized by the “G” Thanks Program. It’s very true that Helen is the heart and soul of the AHL. I often tell people that she runs the AHL, not I. She is a fountain of information and yet she still finds time to talk to people, sit with people and find a resolution to problems. I don’t know how she does it - I’m sure her two cats help. Helen, you are appreciated by all of us at AHL so thank you very much.

Emily shared: It has been quiet here with Covid and there hasn’t been as much social interaction. Helen tries her best to make people - happy. She always pokes her head in. It’s nice to see someone. What more is there to say? We love Helen. We just love you Helen. Thank you.

Helen reacted: I really appreciate the nomination and the award, I’m just me. This is how we are. We always get along. This is my work family. I said a long time ago if I wasn’t having a good time where I was working, I would move along and that’s never happened. I like my work; I like the people and we do have a good time. We work hard. I have been on the U of G campus my entire career starting January 1977 working in Bldg. 43 for OMAFRA/Vet Services until April 1997. We were moved over from OMAFRA to the University of Guelph officially on April 1/1997 and I have been here ever since. We have a lot of fun and I have had the great pleasure of working with many wonderful faculty/vets and staff over the years. I feel truly honoured. The University of Guelph is an awesome employer and the best employees!!!

Congrats Helen and thank you for all your GREAT work!

GREAT at U of G is being updated to align with the University’s 2022-2027 Strategic priority to support staff and faculty success! The “G” Thanks Program will be temporarily paused in September and relaunched on World Gratitude Day on September 21st, 2023.