Celebrating Women Awards
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, October 2nd
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus - Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room
See the table below for a full list of the awards recognized during the event.
Nominations for the four awards presented by the Women's Commission are open April 1 - September 2, 2024.
|
Award |
Presented By |
Criteria |
Due Date |
Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emerging Professional Award |
Women's Commission |
- Contributes to an environment that supports the rights of women - Seeks to create opportunities for interaction among women |
September 2 |
|
|
Maxine Swanson Advocacy Award |
Women's Commission |
- Contributes to an environment that supports the rights of all women at GV - Creates opportunities for interaction among all women on campus |
September 2 |
|
|
Unsung Hero Award |
Women's Commission |
- Contribution to the mission, vision, and values at GV - Positively impacts GV and/or the surrounding community from behind the scenes - Improves lives of others through generous acts of kindness |
September 2 |
|
|
Jennifer Palm Community Impact Award |
Women's Commission |
- Contribution to the advancement of women at GV and/or the community - Empowers and/or inspires other women as a mentor, role model, or friend - Commitment to community service |
September 2 |
|
|
Barbara Jordan Award |
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
- Lasting and profound contributions in the areas of women’s learning, scholarship, and leadership |
March 1 |
|
|
Jean Enright Scholarship Award |
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
- A degree-seeking junior or senior majoring or minoring in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - Demonstrated participation in community and/or campus service that is centered on gender equity |
March 1 |
|
|
Positive Black Women Scholarship |
Positive Black Women |
- Any current GV student that has made a significant service-related contribution to African-American women or girls and/or a demonstrated commitment to African American Women’s issues |
March 1 |
|
|
Outstanding Student Award |
The Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity |
- Any current GV junior or senior who demonstrates a commitment to gender justice |
Winter 2024 Semester |
Contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity for more information |
