Virtual Shout-Outs – Bulletin #39
May 15, 2024 - Defence Stories
Shout-Outs are in Full Bloom this May at National DefenceI
"People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards."
– Dale Carnegie
Do you know of a co-worker who deserves a special shout-out or are you looking for a way to recognize someone who has made an impact, big or small? Virtual Shout-Outs are a quick and easy way for you to publicly recognize a colleague, or team of colleagues, for a job well done.
Here’s how to submit a Virtual Shout-out:
- Email your shout-outs to the Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat, and
- Provide the email(s) of the person(s) being recognized.
- Shout-outs are collected on an ongoing basis.
Note that shout-out recipients will be given the option to “opt out” of having their message displayed on the Bulletin Board (accessible only on the National Defence network) on the Maple Leaf and the Defence Team intranet, and submissions can remain anonymous.
Don’t delay! Virtually shout-out your hard-working colleagues today!
Strengthening the Forces would like to warmly recognize the recent contribution Dr. Jennifer Lee made to increasing the knowledge base of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) health promotion program on the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) play in an individual’s overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Jennifer Lee is the Director of Research on Personnel and Family Support, Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis (DGMPRA). She oversees her team’s work on a range of topics including sexual misconduct; diversity and inclusion; personnel and family support programs; and various topics in military, veteran, and family health. Her research centers on resilience and psychosocial aspects of health among service members and their families, particularly during career transitions.
Strengthening the Forces would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Jennifer Lee for the exceptional presentation she delivered on the research concerning Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). Her insights were both enlightening and thought-provoking.
Dr. Lee’s dedication and expertise in this field are truly commendable, and it is no surprise considering her extensive background in working with organizations such as DGMPRA and Director Force Health Protection (DFHP). The presentation on ACEs not only showcased her knowledge, but also her expertise in knowledge translation, her insight into the military and her willingness to be responsive to stakeholders in a timely manner. Dr. Lee’s contribution enriched our understanding of this critical issue and will impact future initiatives positively, including an article series to inform CAF members on this important topic and how it impacts us all in the CAF.
– Strengthening the Forces Team
I would like to give a shout-out to Lt(N) Audrey-Maude Robitaille. Her continuous diligence and dedication to her role, team, workspace and organization is greatly appreciated. The positivity and excellence she brings to work each day inspires all around her. She encourages others to reach for the same standard of excellence with her words and actions. The MARLANT team is all the better for having her a part of it, and I, for one, am very thankful for her!
– Abigail Campbell
Shout out to Caroline Turcotte at Director General Defence Security (DGDS). As the Training Coordinator, she established systems enabling tracking and prioritization of requirements. As a member of the broader Human Resources team, she regularly steps up to assist with org charts and keeps the communications moving. She continuously works to improve her skillset and imparts knowledge to others. Thank you Caroline for inspiring us all to do and be our best.
– Helene Donaldson
Shout out to Kelsey Lawrence for her outstanding care during the absence of my supervisor. Kelsey has gone above and beyond to assist me with completing my files, peer reviewing, teaching how to become more efficient in future contracts. Kelsey’s patience in training and also keeping up with her other two PG-02’s was a lot to ask of her but she accepted to help me even if she was very busy herself. I really appreciated Kelsey’s time and I hope some day I can pass that on to her.
– Jennifer Ouellet