Eminent Service Award

The 2008 Eminent Service Award was presented to Susan (Tui) Menzies, a long-serving Trent employee, during the morning Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, June 4.

A member of the University’s administrative team since 1982 was the recipient of this year’s Eminent Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life of the University.

Susan (Tui) Menzies was honoured for her tireless efforts ensuring the smooth operation of Julian Blackburn College (JBC) and her leadership supporting the establishment of Trent University in Oshawa.  Most recently, she has held the title of JBC College Administrator and Faculty Liaison where one nominator described her contributions as “decisive in the evolution of the college.” 

Over the past 26 years, Ms. Menzies has served on a number of committees as a representative of TUSA and OPSEU, including the Status of Women Committee, the Committee on the Disabled, the Employee Assistance Program Committee, the 40th Anniversary Committee, and the Athletics Committee. She has also served on various JBC/Registrar’s Office liaison and recruitment committees and on the Part-Time Students Review Committee. She organizes and manages the JBC Writers Reading Series, and coordinates every aspect of JBC’s graduate convocation dinner.

Ms. Menzies is set to retire from Trent this year.

Established in 1978, the Eminent Service Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life of the University in any area of its activities. The award is presented on behalf of the Board of Governors, acting upon the recommendation of the Senate.