Congratulations to our colleagues and teams who were recognised for their outstanding achievements at our 2024 Colleague Recognition Awards.
On Friday 7 June, colleagues from across the University came together for our all-colleague event, Pride of Napier: A Carnival of Recognition and Appreciation, featuring our Colleague Recognition Awards. The event saw nine awards presented to those who made an outstanding contribution throughout the last year, and our new Pride of Napier Award which celebrates a significant, collaborative piece of work.
This year, over 240 nominations were received with colleagues eager to share the success and inspirational stories of their peers. The high-quality nominations showed the impact being made, not only across the University, but much further afield. And, for the first time, colleagues considered the nomination information and voted for their winners from the shortlist in each of the award categories!
So, without further ado, here are your 2024 Colleague Recognition Award winners!
Ambitious: for exceptional determination to succeed to make a positive impact whilst aspiring to better themselves, the University, and our students.
Congratulations to the International Recruitment Team, Admissions Team, Visa and International Support Team, Enquiry & Applicant Experience Team.
Inclusive: for exceptional contribution to creating a sense of support, belonging and respect and dignity that includes everyone equally without restriction or discrimination.
Congratulations to Sandrine Flower, Research, Innovation & Enterprise.
Professional: for exceptional passion for working at the University and taking pride in how we are all perceived.
Congratulations to Dr Grainne Barkess, Research, Innovation & Enterprise.
Learning and Teaching: showing appreciation for the contributions of an outstanding individual or team who have excelled in their commitment to Learning and Teaching.
Congratulations to: Introduction to Sociology module team, School of Applied Sciences.
Leadership Excellence: for great leadership across the University.
Congratulations to Dr Claire Garden, School of Applied Sciences.
Research and Innovation: for exceptional research and innovation with economic, social, cultural, or other public benefit.
Congratulations to Professor Nicola Ring, Nessa McHugh and Rachael Davidson-Welch, Leslie Dodd, School of Health and Social Care
Innovative: for exceptional originality in thinking about different or more effective ways of working to make a positive difference to the University.
Congratulations to Laura Hutchison, School of Applied Sciences.
Outstanding Student Experience: for outstanding student experience by exceeding students' expectations.
Congratulations to the Security Team, Property and Facilities.
Partnership: for exceptionally strong partnerships with other individuals or teams either internally with staff and/or students or externally with industry, public services, or others.Congratulations to Alison Thomson, Student Futures.
Pride of Napier: Schools:
Honourable Mentions: School of Applied Sciences and School of Health and Social Care.
Winner: Congratulations to the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Pride of Napier: Professional Services:Honourable Mentions: Student Futures
Winners: Congratulations to the Security Team, Property and Facilities
A massive well done to all the nominees and winners who demonstrated such a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to their work.Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination, for sharing their inspiring stories and highlighting the great work of their peers, and of course to our judging panel members!
This year the Colleague Recognition Award trophies were designed by Laura Georgie Baird, a second year Product Design student and produced by Midton Acrylics. The design features two diamond-like parts that can be detached from the base of the trophy. The concept of the award is that winners are encouraged to give one part to someone who has influenced or inspired them in their career to date.
The production of this year's event was managed by a team of our own School of Arts & Creative Industries BA Film students, supported by Derek Livesey. We also enjoyed a performance from fourth year BA Music student, Calum Anderson.
Thank you and well done to all involved!