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Staff service recognised

5 November 2008

Dr Alan Finkel, Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins (centre) with Dr Andrew Prentice, Pamela Miller and Professor Phillip Nagley.
Monash Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel and Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins (centre) with years of service medal recipients Dr Andrew Prentice, Leigh Kingshott, Pamela Miller and Professor Phillip Nagley.

More than 140 Monash staff members who have worked at the University for 25 years, 35 years and more were recognised for their service during a special 50th anniversary awards ceremony at the Clayton campus on Monday.

University Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel AM presented years of service medals to the staff, 16 of whom were recognised for having worked at Monash for 40 years or more.

Dr Finkel acknowledged the outstanding contribution of staff to the University in a wide range of fields.

"The success of any organisation, large or small, is entirely dependent on the leadership, knowledge and enthusiasm of its staff," Dr Finkel said.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to share this day with you and your guests in this recognition of your years of service to Monash."

The first 25 Year Service Medal ceremony took place at Monash in May 1986. The Duke of Edinburgh presented the medals that year as part of the University's jubilee celebrations.

Further presentations were made in 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2007.

As in previous years, the Monash University 25 year and 35 year service medals have been moulded in fine silver by Medal Art Mint.