Forty-seven University of Queensland (UQ) professional staff members have been recognised as "Miracle Workers”.
UQ Chancellor Mr John Story presented the awards to the University's “quiet achievers” at at the Sir Llew Edwards building on Monday (August 26).
Colleagues and supervisors nominated this year's Miracle Worker award recipients.
UQ Human Resources Division Associate Director Dr Kerry Huish said the Miracle Worker Awards recognised professional staff (HEW 1-7) who provided first-class assistance and enhanced the work environment.
“It is important to recognise the hard work and dedication of the professional staff at UQ,” Dr Huish said.
“For those receiving the awards, it acknowledges their outstanding qualities and contribution to UQ.
“Miracle workers are recognised for a range of qualities, including sharing knowledge and excellent customer service.
“They are often described as the ‘go-to’ person in their area, often going above and beyond expectations in order to get the job done.”
This year’s award nominations included 44 individuals and three teams across a range of faculties, institutes and central divisions.
“Generally these roles are not in the spotlight but rather are behind the scenes supporting the University’s objectives of learning, discovery and engagement,” Dr Huish said.
“In addition to congratulating the Miracle Workers, it’s also important to thank the staff who took the time to nominate them.”
This year's recipients are:
Ms Penny Boys, Centre for the History of Emotions
Ms Marie Taylor, School of Economics
Ms Tanya Hagedorn, UQ Business School
Mrs Alison Williams, Properties and Facilities
Mr Ken Parker, Properties and Facilities
Miss Carly Barrett, Office of Marketing and Communications
Miss Janelle Kirkland, Office of Marketing and Communications
Ms Stacey Outram, Office of Marketing and Communications
Mrs Fei Yu, Library
Mrs Jane Smeathers, Library
Mr Jose Perez-Gonzalez, Teaching and Education Development Institute
Miss Brianne Mackinnon, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Mr Craig Freakley, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Ms Jessica Nott, Advanced Water management Centre
Mrs Karen Kinnear, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Ms Lou Wheeler, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Ms Lute Coremans, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Miss Sarah Gwynne, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Mrs Angela McCann, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Miss Anita Ponturo, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Mrs Amy Spence, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Ms Joanna Marsh, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Mrs Kylie O'Toole, School of Medicine
Ms Lisa Garner, Centre for Online Health
Ms Megan White, Centre for Online Health
Mrs Annie Morley, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Ms Jane Fisher, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Ms Chloe Burton, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Ms Heidi Hood, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Ms Bianca Ohlson, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Ms Erin Zielke, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Mrs Melinda Conlan, Social and Behavioural Sciences
Ms Christine McCoy, School of Psychology
Ms Holly Dennis, School of Psychology
Ms Kaylene Power, School of Psychology
Ms Rachelle Croton, School of Psychology
Mrs Sally Clark, School of Psychology
Ms Claire Backhouse, School of Education
Miss Faye Hamilton, Australian Equine Genetics Research Centre
Ms Andree Phillips, School of Mathematics and Physics
Ms Suhan Chin, School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Mrs Carol Pomfret, School of Biological Sciences
Mrs Marie Walker, School of Biological Sciences
Ms Lyn Lin, School of Biological Sciences
Mr David Ngu, School of Biological Sciences
Ms Christine Heaver, School of Biological Sciences
Ms Kerry Condon, School of Biological Sciences
Mrs Sherrie Palmer, Sustainable Minerals Institute
Mrs Megan Cridland, School of Psychology
Ms Amy Thames, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Media: Belinda Berry, 336 53439 or b.berry2@uq.edu.au
