sci18124 — Announcement
2018 Gemini STARS Awardees
December 18, 2018
John Blakeslee (left) and 2018 Gemini STARS award winner Pedro Gigoux. Pedro has exemplified all elements of the Gemini Working Culture with specific emphasis on “Treating others as we would like to be treated.” Many nominations raved about Pedro, including one that stated that Pedro is, “...one of the most positive people I’ve ever met.” and “...always willing to help you out.”
Congratulations to Pedro Gigoux (Gemini South) and Jesse Ball (Gemini North) who are the 2018 Gemini STARS awardees. Both Jesse and Pedro exemplify Gemini’s commitment to our Working Culture and in support our users, staff and science.
The Gemini STARS award recognition program is based on the principles of the Gemini Working Culture. 2018 is the eighth year that we have the honor of recognizing one employee from each site who exemplifies the Gemini Working Culture in their everyday work. Recipients are nominated by fellow Gemini colleagues and hold the prestigious position of a Gemini STARS awardee for a term of one year.
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John Blakeslee (left) and 2018 Gemini STARS award winner Pedro Gigoux. Pedro has exemplified all elements of the Gemini Working Culture with specific emphasis on “Treating others as we would like to be treated.” Many nominations raved about Pedro, including one that stated that Pedro is, “...one of the most positive people I’ve ever met.” and “...always willing to help you out.”
Joseph D’Amato (left; 2017 Gemini STARS award winner) and Jesse Ball (2018 Gemini STARS award winner). “Open, engaging, and respectful” are just a few of the words used to describe Jesse in this year’s nominations. In addition to being one of our Diversity & Inclusion advocates, Jesse is part of the Gemini team that spearheaded the first Gem-in-I day to celebrate the unique cultures that make up the staff of Gemini.