February 13, 2012

Nominations sought for Diversity Recognition Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Diversity Recognition Awards. Presented by the Johns Hopkins Institutions Diversity Leadership Council, the awards recognize outstanding accomplishments of faculty, staff, students or groups whose demonstrable efforts foster greater appreciation, advancement and celebration of diversity and inclusiveness in the Johns Hopkins culture and environment.

All faculty, staff and students at the university and health system, except current members of the DLC, are eligible. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by any Johns Hopkins community member. Previous recipients are ineligible until six years following their last award. Nominations should describe the nominee’s commitment to the advancement of diversity, inclusion or multiculturalism as demonstrated by efforts and accomplishments.

To submit a nomination, go to jhuaa.org/diversity-awards/submission.html. The deadline is Friday, March 3.

The recognition event will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, in Homewood’s Shriver Hall.