Staff, faculty lauded at annual ‘Cheers for Peers’
Mount Holyoke College employees were celebrated during the annual “Cheers for Peers” staff award event.
Chapin Auditorium was buzzing with excitement on May 9 as employees of Mount Holyoke College gathered to celebrate each other during the annual “Cheers for Peers” staff award event.
The event honored 116 employees with milestone anniversaries, as well as those who were nominated by their colleagues for Mary Lyon Awards for leadership and Trailblazer Awards.
“Time and time again, MHC employees demonstrate their high performance in their roles, commitment to the work of the College, and passion to make the world a better place,” said Jake Toomey, associate vice president for Human Resources. “The exceptional contributions and service of its employees is what has helped define Mount Holyoke College as a renowned and leading education institution. The Cheers for Peers event is one way we recognize and celebrate the College's dedicated and hardworking people who make Mount Holyoke the amazing place that it is.”
2024 Mary Lyon Award for leadership honorees:
- Averi Barthelette
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, inclusive and collaborative community, work that exemplifies our mission and values - Nashalie Vazquez
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, inclusive and collaborative community, work that exemplifies our mission and values
2024 Trailblazer Award honorees:
- Tim Dietrick
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, inclusive and collaborative community, work that exemplifies our mission and values - Sarah Garijo-Garde
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, inclusive and collaborative community, work that exemplifies our mission and values - Dining services purchase and ordering team: Dennis Saletnik, Shawn Kelsey, Charlie Livingstone, and Rick Kroll
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, effectiveness and financial sustainability, work that exemplifies our mission and values, delivering excellence while maintaining service to our community that appeared flawless when it really wasn’t behind the scenes - Mail and copy center employees: Chris Letourneau, Michael Pietrantonio, Christopher Cote, Emma St. Jean, and Edward Szczur
Areas of impact: leading with distinction, inclusive and collaborative community, effectiveness and financial sustainability, work that exemplifies our mission and values