Cheryl Simmons First Recipient of Excellence in Service Award

December 1, 2020

At the November 24 virtual Graduate Studies Committee meeting, Cheryl Simmons, Graduate Program Assistant for the faculties of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) and Education (FED), received the inaugural Excellence in Service Award established by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

The award recognizes Ontario Tech University staff members who have displayed professional excellence in graduate education. Selection criteria includes support and guidance of graduate students that exceed expectations.

“Cheryl’s knowledge of the programs and attention to detail is extremely helpful; she responds to the director, faculty and student questions in speed and accuracy. We have almost 200 students in the Master of Education program alone, so numerous questions are asked regularly. Many students have commented on how quickly, carefully and thoughtfully she answers their questions,” says Dr. Robin Kay, Dean of Ontario Tech's Faculty of Education, who nominated Simmons for the award.

“I’m honoured to have been chosen for this award, and I am grateful to work with such an amazing team,” says Simmons.

See the full list of award recipients and nominees.