https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:37:42 +0200 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0017 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/ 144 https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/nafia-al-mutawaly1200x250/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/nafia-al-mutawaly1200x250/99181 this story about Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly, this year's recipient of the Mohawk President's Award. Dr. Al-Mutawaly is a Mohawk Energy Research Centre professor and principal investigator and chair of energy engineering technologies at McMaster University. Dr. Mutawaly is working on applied research projects focused energy distribution.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:49:08 -0400 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1499.png?10000 https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/call-for-nominations---mohawk-college-awards-of-excellence--presidents-award/ https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/call-for-nominations---mohawk-college-awards-of-excellence--presidents-award/99165
A team that’s driving major advances in Mohawk’s strategic priorities of quality, innovation and sustainability?

Recognize outstanding individuals and teams with a nomination for a 2014 Award of Excellence. Nominations received by July 9^th will be reviewed by senior managers, with 10 awards to be presented during the annual President’s Breakfast. Everyone who receives an Award of Excellence will also be a finalist for the President’s Award.

Individuals can be recognized for everything from an exceptional contribution during their first year at Mohawk to a lifetime of exemplary service.

Ten Awards of Excellence will be presented. The 10 award recipients will then be the finalists for the annual President’s Award. An Award of Excellence will be presented to an individual or team in each of the following 10 areas.

1. Marketing & Student Recruitment, Registrars Office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Convocation & Registration Services, Scheduling & Academic Support , Operations & Service Enhancement, Service Integration & Quality


2. Office of VP Student Services, Dean of Students, Counselling & Accessible Learning Services, Student Engagement & Athletics, Student Success Initiatives, Aboriginal Education & Student Services


3. Finance, Information Technology, Business Development & Retail


4. Facilities and Property Development, Security, Parking, Human Resources, Real Estate, Planning & Development, President’s Office, Legal, Communication


5. iDeaWORKS, Libraries & Learning, Learning Technologies, Applied Research , Academic Operations


6. Business and Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship


7. Engineering Technology and Media & Entertainment


8. Health Sciences and Community & Urban Studies


9. Interdisciplinary Studies


10. Cross Functional Teams

The 10 Awards of Excellence recipients will be the finalists for the annual President’s Award, to be selected by the President. All of the award recipients will be announced and recognized during the annual President’s Breakfast.

Key Dates:

• Nominations Open: Friday, June 9, 2014


• Nominations Close: Friday July 4, 2014

Criteria for Nomination:

• The Award of Excellence and President’s Award recognize individuals and teams who are advancing one or more of Mohawk’s Strategic Priority Actions of quality, innovation and sustainability.


• The award is intended to recognize:


• Extraordinary and consistent displays of exceptional performance that go above and beyond what is expected and required.


• Alternatively, extra-curricular and college-related responsibilities within Mohawk and in the communities we serve.


• Nominations will only be accepted for individuals and teams who are highly regarded by their peers and/or students for integrity, professional conduct and excellence.


• Members of the Mohawk College Executive Group (MEG) are not eligible to receive an Award of Excellence or President’s Award

For more information on the Mohawk College Awards of Excellence, contact Carol Mushing, Manager of Organizational and Professional Development, 905.575.2174 or carol.mushing@mohawkcollege.ca.

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The award recipients were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in service to students and coworkers.

Wendy Lawson and President Ron McKerlie

Wendy Lawson is a professor and researcher who inspires her students and colleagues. Wendy, an early adopter of new teaching methodoligies and technologies, has mentored students who've won national competitions for the past three years. Wendy is one of five faculty from across Canada to receive the 2014 College Sector Education Award and is past president of Sonography Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Popowich and President Ron McKerlie

Dan Popowich is a professor with the School of Interdisciplinary Studies who's passionate about teaching. Whether teaching in class or online, Dan is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage students, especially when the topic is anthropology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan McKerrall and President Ron McKerlie

Dan McKerrall is the chief architect of Mohawk's Academic Plan - a plan that is now being used by other colleges and serves as a benchmark when it comes to best practices. Along with building the plan, Dan led Mohawk'ssuccessful program quality assurance audit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alan Griffiths is a Mohawk grad and past Mohawk Students' Association president who currently leads the college's sustainability initiatives. Under Alan's leadership, Mohawk became the first college in Ontario to adopt an environmental management plan. Alan has introduced a series of initiatives, including community gardens, and is a past recipient of a Silver Staff Excellence Award from the Association of Canadian Community Colleges.

Troy Health and President Ron McKerlie

Troy Heath has revitalized Mohawk's business development and retail operations. Troy has led a number of key initiatives, including the launch of ONE Card, major improvements to food services and the introduction of new services

for students and staff. Troy has also served as co-chair of Mohawk's United Way Campaign.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marilyn Miccuci and President Ron McKerlie

Marilyn Miccucci is an outstanding manager who's door is always open. Marilyn supports students during their first days at Mohawk when they're seeking financial assistance and she serves students during their last day with the college when they walk across the stage during Convocation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy Lobodici and President Ron McKerlie

Lucy Lobodici is an event planner extraordinaire who goes above and beyond in serving students. Lucy is also a great mentor to students who help plan and run events. As Lucy's nominator wrote, "there isn't anything that she wouldn't do to ensure the success of an even event and, more importantly, the success of the students she works with."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team awards were presented to:

Future Ready Process Initiative Team and President Ron McKerlie

Mohawk's Future Ready Process Initiative Team for cutting red tape and streamlining processes that serve and support students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Agency Concept Team and President Ron McKerlie

The Agency Concept Team that created a one-of-a-kind living lab for Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing students in the McKeil School of Business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ePortfolio Team and President Ron McKerlie

Mohawk's ePortfolio Team for creating online multi-media resumes that showcase students' skills, experience and work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2014 Mohawk President's Award was given to Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly (unavailable for photo), a professor and principle investigator with the Mohawk Energy Research Centre. Nafia secured a five-year $2.3 million federal research grant and is Mohawk's first ever NSERC-sponsored industry research chair. Nafia is leading the first applied research project of its kind in Ontario related to energy distribution.

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