Awards & Recognition

In the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan: Our Time, the University of Guelph reconfirmed its commitment to support faculty and staff success and to recognize and celebrate their big and small achievements.

The University of Guelph celebrates its faculty and staff through informal programs such as GREAT at U of G and its "G" Thanks! Program and formal recognition programs such as the Long Term Service Awards and the President's Awards for Exemplary Staff Service.

GREAT at U of G

GREAT at U of G is an initiative designed to foster gratitude, recognition and appreciation for all faculty and staff at the University.


"G"Thanks! Program

"G" Thanks! is a program designed to help recognize and show appreciation for colleagues and employees at U of G. Nominations are open monthly. The winner will be awarded their prize the following month and their profile highlighted on the GREAT at U of G SharePoint site and Human Resources website.


Long Term Service Awards

The University of Guelph acknowledges the commitment and valued contributions of its long term service employees. All employees with 25 years of service and more are invited to attend the 25 Year Club Reception, held annually and hosted by the President.  At this event, employees with 25 Years are formally recognized. This year's 25 Year Honourees are included below:

Adrienne Archer
Alison Crerar
Andrew Kramer
Bruce Collett
Charlotte Donohoe
Clare Wilman
Crystal Wettlaufer
Danna-Lee Peters
David Wood
Debbie Cook
Dorothee Bienzle
Flo Ann Hattle
Harold Devries
Hongde Zhou
Joanne Kreller
Julie Van Mol
Lori Hahn
Marcel Schlaf
Monica Tap
Nancy Bower
Nathalie Lemieux
Neomi Armitage
Paola Mayer
Paul Oliver
Paul Woods
Ping Li
Ross Gillies
Scott Maitland
Shawki Areibi
Shelley Gallina
Simon Yang
Stephanie Jelly
Stephen Henighan
Stephen Kosempel
Susan Glasauer
Susan Sabatini
Susantha Jayasundara
Timothy Mau
Virginia Reilly

President's Awards for Exemplary Staff Service

The Annual President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service celebrates employees who have demonstrated outstanding service to the University community and/or who have made extraordinary contributions to the University community beyond what is normally expected in their job.  Visit the Office of the President's web pages to learn  more about the awards and view current and past award winners!