Congratulations to the 2025 Ovation Award winners!

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is pleased to announce the three winners of the 2025 VP-Dean’s Ovation Awards:Daniel Baril, Plinio Queiroz Da Cruz and Donna MacFarlane.

TheOvation Awardscelebrate the exceptional work of its administrative, operational and technical staff. This year’s winners were selected based on their outstanding performance over the last year in the following areas: quality of work, initiative, creative problem solving, dedication and care, service excellence and innovation.

Daniel Baril, Associate Director of Administration for the Ingram School of Nursing, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, and School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Administrative Excellence Centre (AEC) 11), receives theAnne McCormick Award(Management).

Plinio Queiroz Da Cruz, Research Technician in the Department of Biochemistry, receives thePriyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award(Technical and Research Support Staff).

Donna MacFarlane, Administrative and Student Affairs Coordinator in the School of Medicine (AEC 6), is awarded thePamela Chase Award(Administrative, Administrative and Support Staff).

Congratulations to Daniel, Plinio and Donna on this well-deserved recognition! The FMHS extends its appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all, including those who were nominated.

We look forward to celebrating our winners at the annual Ovation Awards Ceremony in November.

Photo: Daniel Baril (left) and Plinio Queiroz Da Cruz (right). Donna MacFarlane's photo not available.

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