JHSC Recognition

JHSC Appreciation Event - November 2024

Spotlight Award

Nominated by their colleagues, this award is to recognize JHSC members who went above and beyond their roles and responsibilities regarding JHSC matters. The 2024 recipients for the Spotlight Award are:

  • Scarlett Farquhar (Service Excellence and Teamwork)
  • James Andrew Smith (Dedication)
  • Giovanni Girardi (Dedication and Service Excellence)
  • Daniel Murton (Dedication and Teamwork)
  • Yves Desormeaux (Service Excellence and Teamwork)
  • Karl Karvonen (Teamwork)
  • Jasmin Halsband (Initiative)
  • Paula Gowdie Rose (Service Excellence)
  • Nadia Dar (Positive Attitude)
  • Piotr Holody (Volunteerism)
  • René Saint André (Teamwork)
  • Philippe Theophanidis (Teamwork)
  • Eric Chabeaux-Smith (Teamwork)
  • Karine Frankian (Volunteerism)

Excellence Award

This award goes to the Committee(s) that completed all of their inspections and meetings this year (recognizing that November & December inspections are not yet done). The 2024 Joint Health and Safety Committees for the Excellence Award are:

  • Osgood Professional Development
  • School of Continuing Studies
  • Nadal Management Centre
  • West Office Building
  • William Small Centre

The following JHSCs receive honorary mentions, as they came close to meeting their meetings and inspections for 2024:

  • Central Utilities Building
  • Kinsmen & 4747 Keele
  • Science, Health, and Environmental Studies West Office
  • Schulich School of Business
  • Osgoode
  • AMPD
  • Markham
  • BCSS/VPD

Dedication Award

These individuals were nominated by HSEWB because they exemplify dedication, respect, and enthusiasm within their JHSC and are viewed as leaders in York’s efforts to build a strong health and safety culture.  The 2024 recipients for the Dedication Award are:

  • Frank Falletta (William Small)
  • Gordon Mitchell (Central Square)
  • Frank Myers (Central Square)
  • Berta Esteve-Volart (Central Square)
  • Sarah Millington Lockwood – (Kaneff Tower)
  • Seara Yoshida (SCS)
  • Leah Benincasa (OPD)
  • Shelby Crawford (BCSS/VPD)
  • Nadia Dar (WOB)
  • Connie Tomaso-Romano (WOB)
  • Ha B. Au (SHE)
  • George Ververidis
  • Krystina Strickler (SHE)
  • Piotr Holody (FS)
  • Scarlett Farquhar (Glendon)

Co-Chair Leadership Award

Nominated by HSEWB, these JHSC co-chairs stood out as strong leaders who effectively collaborate and inspire their colleagues. These individuals encourage and help others achieve JHSC goals, leading to effective committees. The 2024 recipients for the Co-Chair Leadership Award are:

  • Joseph Sanguedolce -FS
  • Krista Jensen – Kaneff
  • Emma Yuen – Kaneff
  • Sasa Nestorovic – York Lanes
  • Simone Bohn – York Lanes
  • Rene Abraham-OPD
  • Terry Wright – AMPD
  • Darren Craig - YUL
  • Rosemary Moore – LAPS
  • Aisha Hussaini – BCSS/VPD
  • Krystina Strickler – SHE
  • Kitty Ki – Engineering
  • Yves Desormeaux – Glendon College

Certification Training

We recognize and appreciate the time taken by the following JHSC members to become certified members of their respective JHSCs in 2024:

  • Aileen Chan
  • Christine Omuodo-Kouassi
  • Darren Craig
  • Joseph Cicero
  • Michelle Tran
  • Reem Ibrahim Ali
  • Rowena Figueredo
  • Seara Yoshida
  • Wendy Zhang

Congratulations to the following JHSC members for completing their JHSC Certification Refresher Training in 2024:

  • Maura Matesic
  • Kitty Ki
  • Melissa Falotico
  • Nicholas Punsammy
  • Gordon Mitchell

JHSC Recognition - November 2023

Spotlight Award

Nominated by their colleagues, this award is to recognize JHSC members who went above and beyond their roles and responsibilities regarding JHSC matters. The 2023 recipients for the Spotlight Award are:

  • Ha B. Au (Leadership)
  • Walter Griffatong (Dedication)
  • Nicholas Punsammy (Teamwork)
  • Yves Desormeaux (Safety Champion & Teamwork)
  • Kitty Ki (Dedication)
  • Eric Chabeaux-Smith (Teamwork)
  • Karine Frankian (Volunteerism)
  • Sylvia Defend (Dedication)
  • Scarlett Farquhar (Teamwork)
  • Philippe Theophanidis (Teamwork)
  • Charles-Antoine Rouyer (Teamwork)
  • Karl Karvonen (Teamwork)

Co-Chair Leadership Award

Nominated by HSEWB, these JHSC co-chairs stood out as strong leaders who effectively collaborate and inspire their colleagues. These individuals encourage and help others achieve JHSC goals, leading to effective committees. The 2023 recipients for the Co-Chair Leadership Award are:

  • Gabrielle Anne Martin (Osgoode)
  • Sylvia Defend (AMPD)
  • Joseph Sanguedolce (Facilities Services)
  • Matan Zelver (Schulich)
  • Sasa Nestorovic (York Lanes)
  • Karen Hall (Kinsmen-4747)

Dedication Award

These individuals were nominated by HSEWB because they exemplify dedication, respect, and enthusiasm within their JHSC and are viewed as leaders in York’s efforts to build a strong health and safety culture.  The 2023 recipients for the Dedication Award are:

  • Alexandra Fikre (OPD)
  • Nicholas Punsammy (LAPS)
  • David Murray (LAPS)
  • Walter Griffatong (YUL)
  • Florante Cornista (Facilities)
  • Frank Falletta (William Small)
  • Jasmin Halsband (William Small)
  • Cory McGregor (CUB)
  • Shelby Crawford (Bennett/VPD)
  • Justin Staffiere (A&R)
  • Simone Bohn (York Lanes)
  • Gordon Mitchell (Central Square)
  • Michelle Tran (Kinsmen-4747)
  • Nick Plagakis (Housing and Residence)

Excellence Award

This award goes to the Committee(s) that completed all their inspections and meetings this year. The 2023 JHSC recipients for the Excellence Award are:

  • Glendon
  • Central Utilities Building
  • Kinsmen & 4747 Keele
  • Osgood Professional Development
  • Science, Health, and Environmental Studies West Office
  • William Small