Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 18 for the 2024 Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, recognizing staff members who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to fostering diversity in its broadest sense at the University of Michigan.
As many as 10 awards for individuals and five awards for teams will be presented. Recipients will receive written recognition and funds to use for professional development activities or training. Individual recipients will receive $1,000. Teams will receive $2,500 to share.
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“Honoring our exceptional staff who advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their roles is essential to supporting our campus culture,” said Tami Strickman, special adviser to the president and executive director of the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office. “The awards shine a bright light on some of the most effective work staff have accomplished throughout all campuses and workplaces.”
Active faculty and staff at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses and Michigan Medicine are eligible to submit nominations and to be nominees.
This award is made possible by the ECRT Office, University Human Resources and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to celebrate progress toward creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
