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Each month, up to twenty recipients of the best True Blue Recognitions are selected as winners of the True Blue Award.
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Highlight the practices of exemplary faculty, librarians and staff who make invaluable contributions to the University every day with the True Blue Recognition Platform.
U of T ranks among the best universities globally because of outstanding employees whose efforts support and improve our tri-campus community. The University’s True Blue Award recognizes and celebrates some of our exemplary faculty, librarians, and staff whose contributions make U of T an excellent place to work.
We are pleased to announce our most recent recipients of the True Blue Award. These individuals were nominated for a True Blue Award when their colleagues sent them a True Blue Recognition on the True Blue Recognition Platform between May & July 2021. Join us in celebrating these individuals who went above and beyond in their commitment to the University.
True Blue Recognitions highlight the outstanding daily contributions of our faculty, librarians, & staff. Expressing gratitude for our colleague’s work is an integral part of fostering a culture of inclusion and appreciation at the University of Toronto.
Meet some of our latest True Blue
May 2021
Benjamin
Benjamin was recognized for being an essential and expert resource to a student with a unique housing challenge.
Claire
Claire was recognized for developing the U of T Engineering Academy, one of Canada’s leading university preparation programs.
Faiza
Faiza was recognized for delivering an excellent presentation on the high-quality candidates for the Rotman School of Management ahead of schedule.
Kate
Kate was recognized for successfully implementing CareerLink and experimenting with virtual event platforms to bring networking events to students in her department.
Luca
Luca was recognized for his hard work and dedication in moving the OISE lobby project forward with excellent communication skills, collaboration and customer orientation.
Michelle
Michelle was recognized for making everyone’s work easier by expertly handling the billing and cost recoveries for the ITS Private Cloud service.
Ralph
Ralph was recognized for offering exemplary technical support to a colleague to help them troubleshoot computer issues.
June 2021
Aneta
Aneta was recognized for being an essential technical support and a vital member of the 2021 Diaspora Voices conference organizing committee.
Cassandra
Cassandra was recognized for supporting the Advisory Committee and coordinating essential stakeholder communications for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine Advancement Team.
Jeff
Jeff was recognized for conducting on-site reviews to ensure COVID-19 related U of T and Public Health Measures are being incorporated into infrastructure planning. ‘
Kristin
Kristin was recognized for being a role model and leader in the Leadership Annual Giving community at U of T, connecting donors to the University and her Faculty’s mission.
Tee
Tee was recognized for contributing to the U of T Pride Concert, assisting in its planning process and volunteering in front-facing roles during the event.
July 2021
Warren
Warren was recognized for demonstrating superior leadership with inspiring innovation at the Hart House Fitness Centre.
Julia
Julia was recognized for doing a tremendous amount of work, researching, compiling and drafting a critical project report.
Iulia
Iulia was recognized for being an incredible new addition to the Advancement Team at the Faculty of Law, innovating programming for both students and alumni.
Laura
Laura was recognized for demonstrating excellent coordination, organization and attention to detail as she prepared her team to move on campus.
