Winners announced for inaugural DM Commendations – Youth and Student Awards
February 16, 2021 - Defence Stories
The Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat (CARS) are pleased to announce that four recipients have been chosen to receive the inaugural DM Commendations – Youth and Student Awards!
The DM Commendations - Youth and Students Awards were presented by the Deputy Minister on December 14, 2020, during a virtual ceremony. In attendance along with the recipients and their nominators, was the Deputy Minister, Jody Thomas, the Associate Deputy Minister, Claude Rochette, the ADM (HR-Civ), Kin Choi, and the Youth Network Champion, Mr. Peter Hammershmidt.
The Youth and Student Awards, recognizes the contributions of young leaders who have inspired their peers and the Defence Team, while embracing the values of Strong, Secure, Engaged.
This is a complimentary program to the Celebrating Excellence Awards. It was launched in July 2020 and has proven to be a huge success following the receipt of numerous impressive submissions.
The Recipients
Awarded to: Braiden Bhindi
Citation: Commended for his essential contributions to ADM Five Eyes Cyber Operations, ensuring cohesion and taking a proactive approach in matters related to military cyber security and communication.
Awarded to: Sabina Franklyn
Citation: Commended for her leadership and collaborative efforts in several key retention projects, including a longitudinal study on early attrition, and for taking the initiative to understand and clarify some of the realities of US OUTCAN postings to the CAF community.
Awarded to: Jonathan Malcolm
Citation: Commended for his work on researching and creating a new user-friendly innovative style of reporting (Cyber Forces report) with an objective to facilitate executive decision-making and for his evaluation and visionary leadership skills.
Awarded to: Pte Ephriam Petrescue
Citation: Commended for his dedication and performance in successfully overseeing all elements of international and domestic taskings, offering vital assistance to transitioning members of the CAF, and for developing a tracking system in conjunction with the Directorate of Honours and Recognition.
Congratulations to our recipients!
The DM Commendations Program
The DM Commendations Program recognizes employees in their respective fields who have made an outstanding contribution to meeting the priorities of the Department. Each quarter represents a different theme and award category.
The Q4 award Diversity and Inclusion Award category has already been launched. Do you know a health advocate or a team (maximum 10 individuals) who have positively impacted the Department of National Defence? If the answer is yes, nominate them for an award today!
The nomination deadline for the Diversity and Inclusions Award category is March 26, 2021. Recipients will be invited to the Deputy Minister’s office to receive their award in the spring of 2021.
To find more information on the DM Commendations Program or a nomination form, please visit the DM Commendation page, HR Go RH or contact the Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat at Awards-Recompenses@forces.gc.ca.
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