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Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award

Nominations for the 2024-25 Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award are now open!

The annual Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award is presented to Queen’s faculty or staff who have displayed a commitment to providing outstanding service to students, outside of a teaching role.

This award was established upon the retirement of Dr. Condra to recognize and honour his significant contributions and impact during his 30 years at Queen’s. Dr. Condra was the long-time Director of what is now Student Wellness Services, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology whose tenure at Queen’s was marked by an incredible dedication to supporting student success and wellbeing. 

Recipients will be chosen by a selection committee coordinated by the Office of the Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs and will each receive $2000. Nominators with successful nominations will be notified by email.

Deadline for nominations: Sunday, February 9, 2025 

  • To nominate a Queen's faculty or staff member, fill out the  and submit.
  • Looking for tips? Check out our guide to writing a strong nomination!
  • Recipients will be chosen by a selection committee. Nominators with successful nominations will be notified by email.

If you have any questions about the awards or the nomination process, please email studentaffairs@queensu.ca.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 recipients!

Megan Bruce

Department of Chemistry, Arts and Science
Megan provides exceptional and comprehensive support as Research and Communications Coordinator of the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, Program Manager of the CREATE program, and executive assistant to Dr. Cathleen Crudden. She is the first point of contact for many, providing reliable guidance, connections, and referrals to meet the diverse needs of students across the department

Deandra Kabungu

Student Experience Office
As the Student Success Advisor Deandra works with Queen’s Promise and Commitment Scholars, providing ongoing advice and building programs that foster peer mentorship, community-building, leadership, and skill-building. She supports student advocacy and is involved in equity-focused initiatives on campus.

Past Recipients

2023–24: Megan Bruce, Department of Chemistry; Deandra Kabungu, Student Experience Office
2022–23: Teresa Alm, Office of the University Registrar; Heidi Bonnell, Athletics & Recreation; Amber McCart, Student Wellness Services
2021-22: Melissa Balson, Arts & Science; Haley Everson, Arts & Science & Gail Motut, Student Affairs; Alana Korczynski, Health Sciences
2020-21: Lisa Webb, Ban Righ Centre
2019-20: Joan Jones, Student Community Relations Coordinator
2018-19: Dr. Martin Hand, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology
2017-18: Vanessa McCourt, Indigenous Advisor, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
2016-17: Renée Fitzpatrick, School of Medicine 
2015-16: Aphra Rogers, Program Associate (First-Year), Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science 
2014-15: Helen Connop, Manager, Education and Equity, Faculty of Law