Engineering Awards of Recognition

Georgia Trifon-Morgan, EDI Programs Coordinator at Western Engineering Outreach; John McLeod, Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering; and the Undergraduate Services Team (Nicole Sansone, Alex Bannon, Diana Ali, Karen Murray, Nicole Harding, Akash Yadav, Monique Lewis, Ibrahim Abdulmonem, Abby Al-Takriti, Nathalia Acosta, Sara Hanna) are the recipients of the Engineering Award of Recognition for 2024.

While Awards of Excellence are designed to recognize exceptional commitment and success that typically occurs over a period of several years, the Faculty of Engineering realizes there are outstanding accomplishments by faculty and staff that deserve more immediate recognition.

These accomplishments should not be overlooked in terms of importance. Whether made by individuals or groups, these initiatives form the basis for our future development. These initiatives can be ones that enhance morale, can improve operations, positively influence our image and/or contribute to the strategic development of the Faculty.

Western Engineering Awards of Recognition have been designed as a means to acknowledge exceptional contributions to Western Engineering by faculty and/or staff within a particular year (January 1 – December 31). These awards consist of recognition on a plaque, as well as a plaque/gift and a certificate for the winner(s), presented at the annual awards banquet.

Past recipients:

  • Ayan Sadhu - Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2023)
  • The CEE Technical Team (Aiham Adawi, Caitlin Corcoran, Melodie Richards, Aly Ahmed) (2023)
  • Sara Hanna - Student Wellness Counsellor, Undergraduate Services (2023)
  • Courtney Harper - Graduate Coordinator, Electrical & Computer Engineering (2022)
  • Duane Jacques - Electrical & Computer Engineering (2022)
  • Michael Boutilier - Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2022)
  • Kristen Edwards - Graduate Officer, Dean’s Office (2021)
  • Michelle Wagler - Electrical & Computer Engineering (2021)
  • Hui Zhang - Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2021)
  • ITG (2020)
  • Kelly Sexsmith - Career Services Officer, Dean's Office (2019)
  • Glen Armstrong - Facilities Development and Engineering, Western University (2017)
  • Paul Schmidt - Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2016)
  • Ingrid Timusk - Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (2015)
  • The CBE International Team (Zach, Margaret, Grace, Kibret, Jesse) (2015)
  • Katherine Albion - Bowman Center at Western-Sarnia-Lampton Research Park (2014)
  • Western Engineering Caretaking Team (Sedina, Margaret, Georgina and Nada) (2012)
  • Melissa Gordon - Research & Development Services (2011)
  • Diana Lee - Research & Graduate Office (2010)
  • Chris Vandelaar - University Machine Services (2010)
  • Mike Gaylard - Dean’s Office (2009)
  • Mike Dejager - Physical Plant (2009)
  • Fred Keenan - Civil & Environmental Engineering (2008)
  • Don Hewson - The Bioindustiral Innovation Centre, Research Park (2007)
  • Jagath Samarabandu - Electrical & Computer Engineering ( 2006)
  • Western Engineering Tim Horton’s Staff (Gill, Sally, Cam, Ana) (2006)
  • Horia Hangan - Civil & Environmental Engineering (2005)
  • Cynthia Dunning - Mechanical & Materials Engineering (2005)
  • Jan Shepherd McKee - Undergraduate Services (2005)
  • Chantal Gloor - Dean’s Office (2003)
  • Mike Gaylard - Dean’s Office (2001)

Click here to view the Terms of Reference for the Engineering Awards of Recognition (Faculty and Staff).