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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 the exemplary faculty, librarians and staff whose contributions make the 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 Platformbetween February & April 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
February 2021
Jenny
Jenny was recognized for involvement in the successful implementation of ServiceNow. The insight and feedback Jenny provided to the UTSC implementation team helped them publish effectively.
Derek
Derek was recognized for helping his colleagues migrate systems and providing support in a period of significant change in his unit.
Michele
Michele was recognized for her work in organizing a virtual Black History Month Luncheon. Her masterful handling of the event allowed the audience to engage with the event.
Sandy
Sandy was recognized for the outstanding support she consistently provides to her colleagues and the superior quality of work she produces at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
March 2021
Gabriel
Gabriel was recognized for his superb planning of an upcoming electrical shutdown that led to a smooth and orderly reopening.
Laura
Laura was recognized for her leadership and guidance by helping CSE professional staff through the virtual hiring process and making it creative and exciting.
Megan
Megan was recognized for her ingenuity and on-the-spot thinking when working with special events while adapting to the needs of film shoots.
Navlinderpal
Navlinderpal was recognized for her dedication to her work and colleagues by going the extra mile to help her colleagues with IT problems after hours.
Sarah
Sarah was recognized for contributing ‘above and beyond’, serving on interview panels while managing a full workload.
Steve
Steve was recognized for the work and dedication demonstrated during the PharmD Induction Ceremony while simultaneously concentrating on student wellbeing and experience.
April 2021
Ai-Ri
Ai-Ri was recognized for her leadership in providing insights and understanding of the intricacies of course planning with her colleagues.
Alim
Alim was recognized for consistently and enthusiastically going above and beyond the expectations of his role, ensuring students are supported and heard.
Brenda
Brenda was recognized for her input and presentation at the Advancement College while ensuring a thoughtful and engaging approach for her colleagues across advancement.
Lola
Lola was recognized for excelling in a new position during the pandemic and for how she enthusiastically exceeded the expectations of her role.
Sebastian
Sebastian was recognized for the process he created that allowed students to perform in-person with virtual adjudicators, giving the students some resemblance of a typical year.
Yayo
Yayo was recognized for her counselling and mentorship given during UTL’s Mentorship Program. She helped participants navigate and understand the system while preparing them for whatever they could meet in the workplace.
