The Frances Dancy Hooks Award
2012 Award Nomination Packet
Background:
This award was initiated in 1994, when Frances Dancy Hooks and Dr. Benjamin Hooks
were here as keynote speakers for the King celebration. The award recognizes students,
staff or faculty who exemplify Frances Dancy Hooks’ work: building bridges across
cultures, showing courage in promoting diversity, and proudly “Walks the Talk.”
Recognition:
The award will be presented at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Breakfast on January 16,
2012.
Nomination Process:
The nomination form must address all of the selection criteria. Nominations must be
submitted by Friday, December 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm to the contact below.
Selection criteria includes:
1. Leadership abilities related to diversity have been demonstrated.
2. Actions and behaviors are congruent with words, “Walks the Talk.”
3. Demonstrated ability to build cross-cultural bridges.
4. Demonstrated willingness to take risks when promoting diversity.
5. Conducts and promotes cultural diversity activities as a sharing, caring and
educational endeavor, and not for personal gain.
Past recipients:
2011 Wanda Cranell
2010 Juan Trujillo, Hunan Pope
2009 Vananh Nguyen, Dwaine Plaza
2008 Roni Sue
2007 José Gutierrez, Allison Davis White-Eyes
2006 Carlos David Gonzales, Earlean Wilson Huey
2005 Luke Sugie, Mercedes Benton, Alex Johnson
2004 Raquel Tambio, Derron Coles, Sandy Tsuneyoshi, Warren Anthony Robbins
2003 Robin Ryan, Melissa White, Christian Matheis
2002 Michael Henthorne, Luhui White Bear, Edith Quiroz
2001 Les Risser, Lani Roberts, Larry Roper
2000 TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)
1999 Joseph Daniel (Jody) Brooks, Cessa Heard-Johnson, Paul James
1998 Dr. Patti Sakurai, Shannon Butler, Francisco Poncé
1997 Tava McGinty, Sokhemry Yi, MEChA
1996 Linda Flamenco, Conrad Hurdle, April Waddy,
1995 Naveen Mishra, Janelle Warren-Ephraim, Cynthia Serrano
1994 Rita Howard, Monique Wortman
Submit completed nomination and three letters of support to:
Darlene Seltzer, Office of Equity and Inclusion
526 Kerr Administration Bldg., OSU
E-mail: Darlene.seltzer@oregonstate.edu
Frances Dancy Hooks Award
Nomination Form
Deadline:
Friday, December 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
Submit nominations and up to three (3) letters of support to:
Darlene Seltzer, Office of Equity and Inclusion
526 Kerr Administration Bldg., OSU
E-mail: Darlene.seltzer@oregonstate.edu
I. Nominee Information
Name:__________________________________________________________________
(Last Name)
(First Name)
(Middle)
Address: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
OSU status (please check all that apply):
□ Faculty
□ Staff
□ Student
College: __________________ Year: __________________
□ Other
II. Nominator’s Contact Information
Name: __________________________________________________________________
(Last Name)
(First Name)
Address: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Email:
_____________________________________________________________
Telephone No: ____-______-______
III. Describe how your nominee meets the five (5) criteria of this award
(use additional pages, if needed)