The Professional Services Recognition Awards take place every year in December. The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions across all professional service areas in the University.
On 5 December the awards ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Deborah Prentice, at the Storey's Field Centre, who addressed over 120 guests. In her opening speech, she thanked staff and emphasised that each nominee has contributed to University’s commitment to its mission of excellence:
“Excellence is not a destination but a continual journey. At Cambridge, that journey is made possible through the collective efforts of everyone here today. To all our nominees – thank you. We deeply value your contributions and are proud to have you as part of our community.”
A record-breaking year
This year’s awards saw a remarkable 355 nominations – a 30% increase from the previous year. From this impressive pool, over 40 teams and individuals were shortlisted across seven categories, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent and dedication within the University.
Senior RSE Tom Meltzer wins an award!
ICCS's very own Tom Meltzer won an award for 'Creating an Inclusive Community'.
This year, Tom has been a driving force in promoting diversity and inclusion within our organisation. He has led the University's involvement in the Move The Needle project, which aims to transform the field of supercomputing into a more diverse and inclusive space. Tom coordinated senior leadership and HR representatives, ensuring the University's commitments were met and represented at numerous workshops.
Additionally, Tom helped form a Cambridge chapter of Women in HPC, a global organisation promoting diversity in high-performance computing. He facilitated the application process and supported his colleagues by handling the administration, ensuring the burden did not fall on underrepresented women.
Despite taking on a demanding interim role, Tom has consistently fostered an inclusive environment through both small daily gestures and significant initiatives. His efforts have ensured engagement from senior managers and raised awareness of our positive strides towards inclusivity.
Thank you Tom, and congratulations.