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by Maria Driscoll

From among 150 Canadian Community ¼â½ÐÊÓƵs and over 63,000 staff members, Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ's Terence McGaughey is #1!

The Manager of the Media Production Unit at Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, Terence was presented with the prestigious 2001 Association of Canadian Community ¼â½ÐÊÓƵs National Staff Excellence Award at the ACCC Annual Conference held recently in Windsor, Ontario. ACCC, of which Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ is a member, is the national, voluntary membership organization created in 1972 to represent colleges and institutes to government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally.

"Terence is integral to the operation of Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and works closely with administration, instructors and students," stated Gerry Brown, President of ACCC.. "He is recognized by his colleagues as a man who works effectively behind the scenes at the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, doing whatever it takes to get the job done in the most efficient, professional manner. We are very pleased and proud to nationally honour Terence for his contribution to his ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and community."

As part of ACCC's Excellence Awards Program, Terence was the recipient of the first annual Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Staff Excellence Award. Using the criteria identified by ACCC, a call for nominations was made to all Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ staff and the Selection Committee made the unanimous decision of Terence to receive the award. He was nominated by his peers at the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, students and members of the community who felt he exemplified the criteria of "making an exceptional contribution within the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and in the community and who serves as a model of excellence for all staff." From the local level, Terence's name was put forth to the National Committee.

"I owe this award to the fine people that I work with both inside and outside of Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ. Their cooperation and teamwork makes it possible for me to have won this award. My thanks to them for making my job easier and so enjoyable." said Mr. McGaughey.

A native Prince Edward Islander, Terence is a graduate of Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ's Commercial Design and Media Technology programs. In 1976, upon completion of these programs, he joined the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ staff in the Audio Visual Unit as an Audio Visual Technician. Since that time, Terence has held a number of positions in an ever-changing Media Production Unit. He is now the sole staff person in this Unit providing media production services to the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ's 13 centres across the Island.

"Terence has always taken pride in Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and its' role in the community," stated Alex MacAulay, President of Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ. "He understands and appreciates the values and philosophy of the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and works hard to ensure that he takes every opportunity to project Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ in a positive image."

In addition to his work at Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ, Terence is actively involved in the PEI Regiment. He has been an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, through his role as a Warrant Officer for the past twenty-four years. A dedicated and committed family man, Terence resides in New Argyle along with his wife Shirley St. Germain and their two daughters, Laurette and Denise.