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USSU Excellence Awards:

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union An Experience in Excellence is actualized through recognizing those leadership qualities in an individual that better both the academic and non-academic environment for the undergraduate students of the University of Saskatchewan.

The purpose of the Experience in Excellence Awards is to show the Students’ Unions’ appreciation for those individuals who strive to enhance the student experience at the University of Saskatchewan. These individuals show us that one person can make a difference and bolster the image of our students, staff, and our University now and into the future.

2009-10 Excellence Award Winners
On March 28, 2010, the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union handed out the 2009-10 Awards in Excellence. Congratulations to all recipients!

Teaching Excellence Award
Selected by students, the Teaching Excellence Award recognizes those who have demonstrated enthusiasm, organization and fairness in evaluation, providing exceptional commitment and support to their classrooms. The 2009-10 winners are:

- Carolyn Brooks, Sociology;
- Jim Gibbons, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences;
- Paul Olszynski, Medicine;
- Sarah Powrie, English;
- Keith Russell, Kinesiology;
- Lynne Sandmeyer, Small Animal Clinical Sciences;
- Jeff Schoenau, Soil Sciences;
- Stella Spriet, Languages and Linguistics;
- Mark Wickstrom, Toxicology; and,
- Keith Willoughby, Finance and Management Science

USSU Centre Awards
The USSU Centre Awards recognize those among the University of Saskatchewan faculty, staff, students and alumni who have demonstrated leadership and courage in advancing the quality of life in support of those experiencing outstanding struggles. The 2009-10 winners are:

- Garnet Woloschuk: Pride Centre Doug Wilson Award;
- Kiel Luhning: Help Centre Award; and,
- Margot Gough: Women’s Centre Award.

Doug Favell Staff Spirit Award
This award recognizes non-academic staff members who are responsible for enhancing the student experience. The 2009-10 winners are:

- Ernie Barber – U of S Staff Member; and,
- Barb Yanko – USSU Staff Member.

Vera Pezer Award for Student Enhancement
This award is presented to U of S student volunteers who have given their time and energy to ensure that non-academic facets of the student experience are enhanced. The 2009-10 winners are:

- Amanda Kleisinger: Member of Student Council;
- Vicki Herman: USSU Centres;
- Amber Burton: Volunteerism; and,
- Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan: Campus Group of the Year.

Academic Advising Award
This award honors outstanding delivery of Academic Advising at the University of Saskatchewan and serves to recognize the importance Academic Advising has on enhancing the student experience. The 2009-10 winner is Keeran Wagner from the College of Kinesiology.

Walter Murray Leadership Award
This award is presented to a student who has provided leadership beyond the call of duty in enhancing the student experience at the University of Saskatchewan. The 2009-10 winner is Ian Farthing, Saskatoon Engineering Students Society President.

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