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Vice-Chancellor honours exceptional staff

10 December 2008

Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins (centre, back) with recipients of the Vice-Chancellor's awards for exceptional performance by professional staff.

The outstanding efforts of Monash University staff members were acknowledged in a ceremony held at the Clayton campus last week.

The University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins presented awards for exceptional performance by professional staff at Monash House on Friday 5 December.

The awards are presented each year in recognition of exceptional performance by members of professional staff and are equivalent to the Vice-Chancellor's awards for distinguished teaching.

This year, three individuals and one team were recognised.

Coordinator Safer Community Programs Bronwyn Drake from Health and Wellbeing and Development was given an individual award for her commitment, dedication and professionalism in her role as the "face" of campus security.

John Noonan from the Human Resources Division was recognised for his high-quality service in the "seamless" appointment of about 2000 senior academics over his 10 years at Monash.

Doug Rash, a product steward from the School of Chemistry, was awarded for his contribution to research, building design and maintenance, occupational health and safety and teaching throughout his many years at the University.

The School of Rural Health management group have received this year's team award.

Vicki Dane, Elaine Evans, Jenny Donelly, Michael Elswyk, Marg Bibic, Lisa Lavey, Louise Bassam, Laura Salomone, and Carolyn Vaughan won the award for facilitating and actioning plans and managing the effects of the rapid change at the school, while still administering its regular operations.

Professor Larkins said the awards were timely recognition of the important role professional staff played in the University's success.

"It is always very difficult to determine who should receive these awards given the outstanding contribution made by our staff," Professor Larkins said.

"I would like to congratulate those staff who have won awards and thank those who took the time to nominate their fellow staff members."

For more information on the awards contact Vicki Mihalakopoulos on +61 3 990 56800 or visit the Staff Development website.