WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY
Assumption University of Thailand (AU) offers numerous awards to recognize outstanding employees who are dedicated and have driven the University’s success throughout the years.
St. Martin de Tours Award for Excellence in Performance
St. Martin de Tours, for whom St. Martin de Tours Award is named, was a Romansoldier raised in Italy. Finding God, he converted to Christianity and became an unwilling soldier. Later he was a disciple of Hilaire of Poitiers and, still later, became the Bishop of Tours. The award was also named in memory of Brother Martin de Tours, one of the five Brothers who first entered Siam on October 20, 1901.
This award is designated for lecturers and administrators: who discharged their duties and responsibilities conscientiously and superbly: who exhibited high standards of efficiency, excellence and quality in teaching, counseling, and duties such as the composition of test materials, the framing of examination papers and other academic related factors. The award is also for non-teaching staff who add to the University learning process.
On December 24, 2024, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to confer the St. Martin de Tours Award for Excellence in Performance on 3 senior administrators as follows:
Dr. Sasithorn Phonkaew
Full-time lecturer, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management – Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics
A. Suchira Phoorithewet
Full-time lecturer, Department of Marketing – Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics
A. Supawan Rattanakom
Full-time lecturer, Department of Mathematics – Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics
St. Bernard Award for Special Merit
The St. Bernard Award was named after St. Bernard (1090-1153), an abbot and later named Doctor of the Church. He was a Cistercian monk. He wrote profusely and movingly concerning the Lord Jesus, spirituality, the Scriptures, and the Blessed Mother.
The award also recognized Brother Bernard Mary whose idea of adding a degree program to the existing Assumption Commercial College (ACC) program that eventually led to the establishment of ABAC and hence Assumption University of Thailand (AU).
This award is intended for University members who exhibited special managerial skills, and who performed their tasks and assignments beyond the normal calls of duty such as initiating, restructuring or reengineering of programs for an office or department, or providing voluntary services for improving, upgrading systems and procedures, and participating in other artistic or scientific activities for the welfare of society.
On December 24, 2024, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to confer the St. Bernard Award for Special Merit on 1 senior administrators as follows:
Dr. Weeraya Donsomsakulkij
Assistant to the Dean for Quality Assurance and Management – Theodore Maria School of Arts
St. Thomas Aquinas Award for Research
The St. Thomas Aquinas Award was named after St. Thomas Aquinas in respect for his special talents that he devoted in full measure to the search for the Eternal Truth. St. Thomas Aquinas was a great Dominican teacher (1225-1274). He traveled and wrote extensively. His two Summas should not obscure his other biblical, theological and philosophical writings. He dedicated his brilliant talents to the investigation of the sublime truth of God in the light of faith and the human intellect. He is the patron saint of all Catholic schools.
This award is given to those who contribute through their research to the promotion, enhancement or the reputation and prestige of the University. Their research should result in publications, patents and/or other innovative materials or feature.
On December 24, 2024, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to confer the St. Thomas Aquinas Award for Commendable Research on 1 senior administrators as follows:
Dr. Rusma Kalra
Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs / Director, the Arts Research and Academic Service Center
The Editor of the AU Journal of “The NET”- Theodore Maria School of Arts
St. De La Salle Award for Commendable Service
The St. De La Salle Award is named in honor of St. De La Salle, a learned man and Patron Saint of all teachers, who is credited with writing the pedagogy of the teaching profession and the twelve virtues of teachers.
This award recognizes and rewards faculty members who have served exclusively as lecturers for over twenty-five years at Assumption University of Thailand (AU), maintaining high standards of excellence in their profession.
On December 24, 2024, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to confer the St. De La Salle Award for Commendable Service on 7 faculty members who deserve to be recognized for the long years of commendable service to the University as follows:
Dr. Nathaya Pupat
Director, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Asst.Prof. Suparath Valaisathien
Full-time lecturer, Department of Architecture, Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design
A. Dhirachat Chayaporn
Full-time lecturer, Department of Digital Business Management – Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics
A. Chairat Kamrueng
Full-time lecturer, Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence – Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Science and Technology
A. Piyanan Sarobol
Chairperson, Department of General Education – Theodore Maria School of Arts
Mr. Anusorn Chongprachuablap
Staff – Physical Plant Department (Suvarnabhumi Campus), Office of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs
Mr. Aphichat Phongphirom
Staff – Network Operation, Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management
St. Joseph Award for Dedicated Service
The St. Joseph Award is named after St. Joseph. The Bible mentions him as a humble and just man. The Catholic Church has proclaimed Saint Joseph as the Patron Saint of all workers.
This award recognizes and rewards full-time staff members who, having served at Assumption University of Thailand (AU) for at least twenty-five years, in their everyday work and roles, go beyond themselves in bringing service with satisfaction to their colleagues and students, in selfless ways.
On December 24, 2024, Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to confer the St. Joseph Award for Dedicated Service on 6 staff members who deserve to be recognized for the long years of dedicated service to the University as follows:
Ms. Chamaiporn Rongsirikul
Staff – Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr. Sukan Chansaeng
Staff – Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Science and Technology
Mr. Chatcharn Wangtoemklang
Staff – Procurement Department, Office of Inventory Management
Mr. Atthawit Sukchuen
Staff – Client Services Division, Technology Services Department, Office of Information Technology Services
Ms. Bubpha Luangpikulthong
Staff – Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ms. Srikhun Sawasdee
Staff – Legal Matters and Payroll Department, Office of Human Resources Management
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