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Chancellor Michael F. Collins has named Kim Canty, assistant vice chancellor for advancement, the recipient of the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Advancing the UMass Chan Mission.
Chancellor Collins said Canty has been a dedicated and valuable member of the advancement team since 2004. She has served as director of individual giving and director of development and was promoted to her present position last year.
“For two decades, Kim has been a notable, front-facing ambassador for UMass Chan, helping to raise millions in philanthropic dollars,” Collins said. “Her nominator noted that Kim is hard-working, compassionate, committed and attentive, and illustrative of the type of employee we want. She consistently goes above and beyond her daily responsibilities to ensure that UMass Chan remains committed to excellence.”
Canty volunteers in Worcester, her hometown; regularly supports UMass Chan Cares; volunteers at Veterans Inc.; and takes part in the annual UMass Chan initiative to distribute backpacks to elementary school children in Worcester.
The award is presented to a staff member or team whose actions make a substantial impact in advancing the mission of UMass Chan through public service, research, teaching and health care delivery, in one or more of the following ways:
- Commitment to the vision and mission of UMass Chan.
- Dedication to always supporting what is in the best interest of UMass Chan.
- Initiative to accomplish goals using new and improved methods.
- Vision to see opportunities for change and develop innovative solutions.
- Passion for achieving UMass Chan goals and mission.
Previous recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Advancing the UMass Chan Mission are:
2019: T.H. Chan School of Medicine Office of Admissions
2018: Campus Solutions Team, Information Technology
2017: Administrative Team, Department of Molecular, Cell & Cancer Biology
2016: Robert Layne, MEd, director of outreach programs
2015: Work Without Limits Employer Engagement Team, ForHealth Consulting
2014: Elaine Martin, DA, director of the Lamar Soutter Library
2013: Jack Luippold, chief of police
