Wits Faculty of Health Sciences Hosts Award Ceremony Recognizing Staff Excellence
- FHS Communications
In a celebration of professional prowess and dedication, the Wits Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted an award ceremony to honour its outstanding staff members. The annual event held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Rosebank honoured the remarkable contributions of professional staff and academic staff members in 2023. This focused on achievements and milestones attained.
“It takes a lot of individual diligence and deliberate partnerships for an institution such as our faculty to remain a beacon of excellence…it takes you,” said Professor Lindelani Mnguni, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty, addressing award recipients.
The ceremony was attended by the faculty’s esteemed fully-appointed and joint-staff members, students, as well as distinguished university guests. The speakers highlighted the tireless efforts and achievements of individuals who have significantly enriched the Faculty’s esteem locally and internationally.
Professor Mnguni further stressed how none of each individual’s talents and contributions are insignificant in continuing to build the faculty’s great legacy to the country.
He said that it is not only important that institutional knowledge is passed on to each generation of professionals but to couple it with the innovation that will respond to challenges.
Among the 152 staff members who were recognised for the year, 64 were those who received long-service awards for ranging from 35 to 20 years of employment in the faculty.
Among the highlights of the evening were the presentations of awards recognising research excellence, and teaching and learning. These accolades were meticulously curated to reflect the diverse talents and expertise within the faculty, underscoring the importance of fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare education and practice.
To this, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Lynne Morris noted that the faculty is a leading source of research outputs within the university and added that this quality of research and teaching positioned the faculty as a sought-after partner for collaborations – particularly internationally.
The event concluded with a sense of pride and optimism for the future, as attendees reflected on the remarkable accomplishments of the past year and looked ahead to new opportunities for growth and excellence in 2024. The Faculty of Honours Celebration not only celebrated the achievements of today but also laid the foundations for continued success and innovation in the years to come, ensuring that the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits remains at the forefront of healthcare education and research in South Africa and beyond.