For the health and safety of the Grand Valley community, remote academic instruction will continue through April 25. The Admissions office is available to answer calls Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 616-331-2025 or 1-800-748-0246 or email admissions@gvsu.edu. Additional instructions and updates at www.gvsu.edu/coronavirus
Due to current events, the Celebrating Women Awards ceremony has been cancelled for 2020.
See the table below for a full list of celebrated awards. Please consider nominating students, faculty, and staff for one of the awards. Please note: nomination deadlines and criteria do vary for each scholarship and award.
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Award |
Presented By |
Criteria |
Due Date |
Additional Information |
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Emerging Professional Award |
Women's Commission |
-Contributes to an environment that supports the rights of women -Seeks to create opportunities for interaction among women |
March 13, 2020 |
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Maxine Swanson 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 |
March 13, 2020 |
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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 |
March 13, 2020 |
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Women's 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 |
March 13, 2020 |
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Barbara Jordan Award |
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
- Lasting and profound contributions in the areas of women’s learning, scholarship, and leadership |
February 28, 2020 |
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Jean Enright Scholarship Award |
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
- Any current student minoring or majoring in Women and Gender Studies - Participates in community and/or campus service that is centered on women and/or girls |
February 28, 2020 |
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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 |
February 28, 2020 |
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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 |
February 28, 2020 |
Contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity for more information |
