The October 2024 Core Values Award for Teamwork has been awarded to Gloria Johnson, Executive Assistant in the Department of Laboratory Sciences. The nomination criteria for an ideal candidate is:
- Actively contributes to team success
- Fosters a collaborative environment
- Supports their colleagues
- Leads or participates in initiatives that require strong team coordination
The person who nominated Gloria for this award had the following to say about her:
“I am nominating Gloria Johnson for the Teamwork Award, because she embodies the very essence of collaboration and dedication in our department. When I first started, her knowledgeable support helped me navigate through the university’s ways that I was not yet familiar with. Beyond her experience, what truly stands out is her willingness to help. She is always ready to lend a hand and help to make everyone’s workload lighter and the atmosphere brighter. As our department’s executive assistant, she not only manages administrative tasks with incredible efficiency, but she also consistently steps up to tackle unexpected challenges. Her proactive approach ensures that everything runs smoothly. We deeply value her contributions and are incredibly fortunate to have someone as reliable, resourceful, and supportive as her on our team.“