Diversity and Inclusivity Award Nomination Form
The Inclusive Excellence Committee is soliciting nominations for the following annual Diversity and Inclusivity Awards, to be awarded in Spring 2020 with letters of nomination required.
Staff
John Truesdale Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The recipient of the John Truesdale Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Has solved problems or met needs related to diversity and inclusion on campus or in our community in innovative ways
- Has assisted underserved or marginalized populations at UW-Whitewater in creative and collaborative ways
Faculty
Fannie Hicklin Award for Trailblazers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The recipient of the Fannie Hicklin Award for Trailblazers in Diversity and Inclusion will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Has demonstrated a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching
- Has served as a role model to fellow faculty and students
All-Around
Roger Pulliam Award for Legacy Builders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The recipient of the Roger Pulliam Award for Legacy Builders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Has demonstrated a long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity at UW-Whitewater through a multiplicity of engagement and across disciplines or programs
- Has played an active mentoring or leadership role on campus
The Student Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Student Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is intended to recognize either a UW-Whitewater student or student organization based on the following criteria:
- The student or organization has demonstrated a long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity at UW-Whitewater through a multiplicity of engagement and across disciplines or programs
- The student or organization has played an active leadership role in diversity, equity and inclusion on campus or in the greater Whitewater community
The purpose of these awards is to recognize the efforts of faculty, staff, students and student organizations at UW-Whitewater to promote diversity and inclusivity in all its form on our campus. We welcome self-nominations or from anyone familiar with the individual’s work. Individuals may submit multiple nominations for any or all awards (a separate nomination form is required for each nomination).
To submit your nomination(s), please fill out the survey at this link: http://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YoeYnRUXvb4jxr
The Inclusive Excellence Committee will review all completed nomination forms received on or before Jan. 31, 2020. One recipient will be selected for each award.
If you have questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Brittany Dickerson, Program Assistant to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at 262-472-1465 or dickersb@uww.edu.
The Diversity and Inclusivity Awards are given to UW-Whitewater faculty, staff and students each spring during the Spring Diversity Forum. Nominations are sought in late fall and are due annually on Jan. 31.