Tag: award
2012 Phil Quattrocchi “Hall of Cheer Award” Recipient Named
Venicio Rebelo (Vinny), General Manager of the Ambassador Conference Resort and VP Sales and Marketing of the Four Points by Sheraton, will be presented the annual Phil Quattrocchi “Hall of Cheer” Award on Friday, February 3rd, 5pm at Market Square. The award was created to honour the memory of Mr. Quattrocchi in 2007. He is [...]
Queen’s University Chancellor Awarded Vanier Medal
Queen’s Chancellor David Dodge is the recipient of the 2011 Vanier Medal, one of the highest forms of recognition for Canadian public administrators. Dr. Dodge, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, was honoured for his leadership, skill, and judgment in this position. He received the prestigious medal from Governor General David Johnston at [...]
Queen’s University Professor Named to the Order of Canada
Noel James (Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering) was recently appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to geology and carbonate sedimentology. “Dr. James’ impressive career has made him the pre-eminent researcher internationally on the origin of carbonates, the sediments and rocks that cover a quarter of the Earth’s surface and host [...]
Kingston Recognized as Having Top Waste Diversion Rates in Category
Kingstonians diverted 8 per cent more residential waste from landfill in 2010 than 2009 according to Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO). Kingston’s 55 per cent total diversion rate in 2010 puts the city at the top of its class in Ontario beating out municipalities like Peterborough, North Bay and Sudbury (Kingston is in the Rural Regional [...]
Queen’s Professor Receives Electrochemistry Research Award
Gregory Jerkiewicz recently received the R. C. Jacobsen Award from the Electrochemical Society (ECS), a rarely-awarded honour reserved for outstanding contributions to the society’s Canadian section. “I am honoured because the previous recipients of the award were people who helped establish the Canadian section during the early days of the society,” says Dr. Jerkiewicz, a [...]
Queen’s U. Bleeding Disorder Experts Named Researchers of the Year
Queen’s pathology and molecular medicine professors Paula James and David Lillicrap were named Researchers of the Year by the National Hemophilia Foundation in Chicago for their work in helping to improve the lives of patients living with bleeding disorders. The pair earned the distinction for their ongoing clinical, translational and basic studies of the inherited [...]
Kingston MP Ted Hsu Voted 1st Runner Up, Rookie of the Year
Last night, Maclean’s and L’actualité magazines – in association with the Historica-Dominion Institute and Presenting Sponsor TD – celebrated the 5th annual Parliamentarians of the Year awards. The ceremony was attended by members of Parliament, journalists, and other prominent Canadians at the Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa. During the event, Kingston and the Islands MP [...]
Dean of Health Sciences Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Queen’s University Dean of Health Sciences, Richard Reznick, has been granted an honourary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland RCSI). This fellowship is the highest honour the college can give and only a few are awarded each year. “I have been extremely privileged over the years to have interacted with the Royal [...]
KGH Wins Silver in 2011 Quality Healthcare Workplace Awards
Kingston General Hospital (KGH) has received a silver award in the 2011 Quality Healthcare Workplace Awards created last year by the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care – HealthForceOntario. KGH was among 37 hospitals and healthcare organizations recognized for their efforts to improve their workplaces in ways that contribute [...]
Queen’s University Student Wins National Entrepreneur Prize
Emily Dimytosh (Commerce) recently accepted the inaugural Satchu Prize for her outstanding performance at The Next 36, a competitive program aimed at transforming Canada’s most promising undergraduates into the country’s top entrepreneurs. “It was an incredible opportunity that constantly pushed me into situations of discomfort,” says Ms Dimytosh. “The exposure to industry leaders, the rigorous [...]
