March 1, 2010

Nominations sought for Diversity Recognition Awards

The Johns Hopkins Institutions Diversity Leadership Council is seeking nominations for its annual Diversity Recognition Awards, which recognize exceptional contributions in advancing and celebrating diversity and inclusiveness at Johns Hopkins.

Faculty, staff and students from all divisions of the university and health system are eligible. Current members of the Diversity Leadership Council are not. Previous recipients are eligible six years following their last award.

Individuals may nominate themselves, or be nominated by any member of the Johns Hopkins community. The criteria for this award are a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of diversity, inclusion and/or multiculturalism, and specific efforts and activities supporting diversity and inclusion that are above and beyond the nominee’s regular duties and responsibilities.

The deadline for receipt of nominations is Thursday, March 25. The nomination form can be found online at http://jhuaa .org/bin/c/q/Nomination_Form.pdf. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to dlc-awards@jhu.edu or mailed to Johns Hopkins University, Office of Institutional Equity, c/o DLC, 3400 N. Charles St., 150 Garland Hall, Baltimore, MD 21218.

The award ceremony will be held at noon on May 19 in Homewood’s Shriver Hall.