Irina Goldenberg: DM/CDS Organizational Culture Award
DM/CDS Organizational Culture Award
This award recognizes individuals or teams at any level who have demonstrated superior capacities in not only adopting but learning and understanding the mindsets and behaviors that will meet the changing needs and expectations of the Department. The nominees could include any individual or team who have been working hard to learn more about the institutional cultural issues and those who are working to reform them.
Awarded to: Defence Organizational Culture Research Team
Doctor Barbara Waruszynski
Doctor Carla Sowinski
Doctor Irina Goldenberg
Doctor Isabelle Richer
Doctor Jennifer Peach
Doctor Joy Klammer
Doctor Krystal Hachey
Doctor Sara Rubenfeld
Justin Wright
Marcelle GirardThe team implemented a number of research projects, including:
Your Say Matters, a well-being survey to assess core aspects of organizational culture
an organizational climate survey to assess the factors that help or hinder the creation of an optimal organizational climate within units
a framework for assessing the character of leaders when considering promotions to General Officer and Flag Officer ranks, and
a monitoring tool that translates research data into usable and informative information.
The team’s work has also provided insight into the perspectives of Defence Team members, including members of equity groups, on issues such as harassment and discrimination.
2023 Celebrating Excellence Awards
November 8, 2023 - Defence Stories
This year, the Deputy Minister (DM) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) are pleased to present 87 deserving recipients with Celebrating Excellence Awards (CEA). These awards represent the highest expression of recognition within our organization and highlight the achievements of exemplary individuals and teams who have provided outstanding service and contribute to the tradition of excellence that the Defence Team continues to uphold.
In total, 33 Celebrating Excellence Awards are being presented across seven award categories to hard-working individuals and teams across the Defence Team.
Alan Okros: DND Deputy Minister Award of Distinction
This most prestigious award, recognizes exceptional contributions to the furtherance of the DND’s horizontal approach to managing its business, its service lines, and its support function.
Awarded to: Doctor Alan Okros
Doctor Okros’s advocacy for the evolution of military approaches to diversity and inclusion within the CAF and the militaries of NATO and other countries have had a significant impact both in Canada and globally. Using his expansive knowledge and leadership skills, he has helped to ensure that gendered and intersectional perspectives are incorporated into organizational culture. He has excelled as a policy entrepreneur and educator and served as a sought-after subject matter expert in both Canada and the US.
Doctor Okros’s many contributions have enhanced military operational effectiveness and made an outstanding and indelible impact on the organization.
2023 Celebrating Excellence Awards
November 8, 2023 - Defence Stories
This year, the Deputy Minister (DM) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) are pleased to present 87 deserving recipients with Celebrating Excellence Awards (CEA). These awards represent the highest expression of recognition within our organization and highlight the achievements of exemplary individuals and teams who have provided outstanding service and contribute to the tradition of excellence that the Defence Team continues to uphold.
In total, 33 Celebrating Excellence Awards are being presented across seven award categories to hard-working individuals and teams across the Defence Team.
