Staff highlights

Ms. Joanna Sawicki, Technical Supervisor Virology Laboratory Section at the AHL, has been awarded the University of Guelph President’s Exemplary Staff Service award in the category of Service Excellence.  This award is in recognition of the superb service that Joanna provided during the HPAI outbreaks in 2022 and 2023.  While managing a group of over 20 technicians and students, Joanna reorganized lab operations to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times, often providing same day test results.  Joanna’s leadership and communication skills were recognized by CFIA and the poultry industry who expressed gratitude for the excellent service provided by AHL throughout the outbreaks.  It was Joanna who often worked late in the evenings or on weekends to ensure that clients continued to receive timely results.  We are happy that her contributions have been recognized by the President of the University of Guelph.  Congratulations Joanna!