The inaugural National Excellence Award for Tertiary Technical staff (NEATT) was awarded to Rekha Joshi, Senior Technical Manager with the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The award is administered by Technet Australia, and announced at the technical staff conference hosted by the University of Canberra (Nov 26- 28).
Photo: Rekha JoshiRekha commented, “I am very humbled to be a recipient of this award. Although this award has my name on it, I consider it a team award. This is the first time Technical staff have been recognized at the National level, and is certainly a reason to celebrate. We have come a long way in the last five years and this award feels like a feather in the cap to seal all our achievements. I thank all my team members for the support, shoulders to lean on and big smiles (when I needed it the most)”
Congratulatory messages have poured in from across the University. “Congratulations Rekha, Great honour for you, our team and Macquarie University” said Masood, Technical Manager, Plant growth facility.
“..This is awesome news, your team is strong and effective because of your leadership and care you give your group. Congratulations all round”, remarked Linda Kerr, Projects officer
“Fantastic news! congratulations!..” wished Biology Head of Department, Prof. Marie Herberstein
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