Office of Inclusion and Diversity seeking nominations for University Awards for Inclusive Excellence and Diversity

Auburn University's Office of Inclusion and Diversity is seeking nominations for the University Awards for Inclusive Excellence and Diversity. This annual recognition ceremony is designed to acknowledge the outstanding achievements that help advance the work of diversity and inclusion at Auburn. 

"As we seek to establish diversity as a core value at Auburn University, these awards will recognize those individuals who are leading the way in building unity, equity and inclusion at our university and in our community," said Taffye Benson Clayton, associate provost and vice president for inclusion and diversity.

Award categories include faculty, staff, undergraduate student, graduate or professional student, interdisciplinary collaboration, student organization, alumni and community member or organization.

Winners will have a demonstrated record of developing and implementing effective methods in support of institutional diversity and inclusion and possess practical knowledge of cultural intelligence and humility. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 15 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Nominations can be submitted online at aub.ie/oidawards2020. The deadline to submit a nomination is 5 p.m. on March 13.