Celebrating Women Awards
Celebrating Women Awards 2020 Event Details TBA
Each year the Women's Commission in conjunction with The Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Positive Black Women recognizes men and women from the Grand Valley State University community who have made an impact on the lives of women.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
TBA |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
TBA |
Contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity for more information |