Judging Panel

Co-chaired by Senate Member Mairéad Regan, and Vice President and Chief People Officer Gillian Magee, the Judging Panel is made up of staff from across the University as well as a student representative. The Panel will assess all nominations against the award criteria.

Mairéad Regan

Co-Chair

Mairéad is Co-Chair of the Judging Panel and a member of Senate, the University's Governing Body.

Gillian Magee

Co-Chair

Gillian is Vice-President and Chief People Officer. Having joined the University in June 2023, this is the first year that Gillian will join the Judging Panel as Co-Chair.

Dr Aidan McGowan

Aidan is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Director of Postgraduate Studies Taught. He was part of the EEECS PGT team that won the Staff Excellence Award for Innovation in 2020.

Dr Deirdre Gilpin

Deirdre is a Reader in the School of Pharmacy. Deirdre was part of a team of Queen's staff and external partners that won Team of the Year at the 2022 Staff Excellence Awards for their positive contribution on the special school community in Northern Ireland with the introduction of a saliva-based COVID testing programme.

Kevin Campbell

Kevin is the School of Nursing and Midwifery’s Technical Manager and the Technical Lead for Simulation. Kevin won a Staff Excellence Award in the 2021-22 'Innovation' category for his instrumental role in the delivery of the InterSim, a unique and innovative educational centre.

Jamie-Lukas Campbell

Jamie-Lukas is a former SU Postgraduate Officer and a PhD student in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.

Claire Gilchrist

As Head of Strategic Delivery, Claire leads the Strategic Operations Team within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Gary Daly

Gary is Operations Supervisor within the Student and Campus Life Directorate. He was part of the Campus Food and Drink Team that won the Team of the Year award at 2021’s Staff Excellence Awards.