GUELPH, Ont. - The Marilyn Langlois Award was established to first and foremost pay tribute to Marilyn's contributions to the Division. Marilyn served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) from 1989-2004. Marilyn was an exceptional role model for all of us in Student Affairs. She was committed to our mission and values, she cared deeply about students as well as the Student Affairs team, she could always be counted on to dig deep and go the extra mile when needed.
Sarah Mau, Associate Director of Programming and Facilities in the Department of Athletics, has been named the recipient of the 2021-2022 Marilyn Langlois Student Affairs Award. The Office of the Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) announced the award Staff Recognition Award today.
Winner of the award, Mau is an exceptional leader and collaborator who directly impacts and values the students, faculty and staff who utilize Gryphon Athletics programs and services. Sarah has a passion for Gryphon Athletics and goes above and beyond to ensure everyone in our facilities feels welcome.
"As Athletics and our facilities were always considered high-risk throughout the pandemic Sarah made sure she was visible and connecting with colleagues across campus to communicate how Athletics would have to operate under the provincial guidelines through every change. I cannot overemphasize Sarah's role in opening the new Athletics Centre and keeping everyone safe over the last 2 years during the pandemic."
- Athletics Staff
"I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to work with Sarah. She demonstrates incredible passion and pride for her job, the department, co-workers and customers. She possesses so many positive values that we strive for as an institution."
- Athletics Staff
"Sarah took a lead role on the healthy campus initiative and campus wide wellness group. Understanding the important role Athletics plays in this space, Sarah was quick to do more, go above and beyond and be a leader in shaping this initiative across campus and throughout our department. She seeks perfection in herself each and every day, but what is more impressive is her ability to get the best out of others too in a compassionate team building way."
- Athletics Staff
(L-R) Scott McRoberts, Sarah Mau, & Irene Thompson
The Marilyn Langlois Award was established to first and foremost pay tribute to Marilyn's contributions to the Division. Marilyn served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) from 1989-2004. Marilyn was an exceptional role model for all of us in Student Affairs. She was committed to our mission and values, she cared deeply about students as well as the Student Affairs team, she could always be counted on to dig deep and go the extra mile when needed. Marilyn Langlois was a very lovely person who served the University and Student Affairs with great loyalty. This award has been established to recognize other exceptional staff in Student Affairs, specifically those who excel in each of the areas stated within the award criteria: Service, Job Knowledge, Teamwork, and Campus and/or Community Partnerships.
Read more about the Marilyn Langlois, Student Affairs Staff Recognition Award & Previous Award Winners.
