THE 1st ANNUAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Nomination Form
Nomination Deadline: March 2nd, 2016
The Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes the outstanding achievement of one undergraduate and one graduate student
in the University of Guelph community, who support the University’s mission to create and maintain an inclusive
environment for our increasingly diverse community. This award recognizes co-curricular initiatives1 that champion the
values of human rights, accessibility, equity, and diversity and aim to diminish inequalities (within the context of race, class,
gender, culture and other identities) on campus and to create pathways to resolving them indefinitely.
The Diversity and Inclusion Award was established in 2014 (first presented in 2016) thanks to the generous annual donation
of Jane Ngobia, Director, Diversity and Human Rights. The award is intended to promote and celebrate diversity on campus
and to recognize the contributions of students who are working to create an inclusive environment. The Award honours
one undergraduate and one graduate student or student group (composed of undergraduate or graduate students) who
have contributed significantly to diversity and inclusion at the University of Guelph.
Please see reverse for award criteria and required supporting documentation.
Nominee Information
Name of Nominee(s):
Email:
Phone Number:
Full Address:
University or Club Affiliation(s):
Nominator Information
Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Full Address:
University or Club Affiliation(s):
Nominator’s Signature: __________________ Date of Nomination: ____________________
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I.e. activities, programs, and learning experiences that complement, in some way, classroom learning. Experiences or
activities that emerge directly from course-based programs or projects will not be considered.
This award consists of a certificate of honour and a permanent plaque displayed in the
University Centre. Recipients will be presented with the award at the Student Life Recognition
Banquet on March 30th, 2016.
The Annual Diversity and Inclusion Award – page 2
AWARD CRITERIA
The recipients of the Diversity and Inclusion Award will have demonstrated a commitment to
diminish and/or eradicate inequalities on campus through activities such as:
• Modelling the values and behaviours of cooperation, fairness, inclusion, and respect
for diversity, responsibility, and acceptance in the University of Guelph community.
• Acting to identify and address inequities or barriers that may prevent fullparticipation of students from historically or currently under-represented groups in
post-secondary education, which may include (but not limited to):
o Students of Aboriginal or Indigenous ancestry
o Racialized students
o Students with disabilities
o Students who are first or second-generation immigrants
o First-generation university students (i.e. the first person in their family to
attend post-secondary education)
o Students from non-traditional families
o LGTBQ+ students
• Raising public awareness of the challenges and current issues relating to diversity
and human rights.
• Problem solving and taking action to develop solutions to inequalities on campus and
within the community.
• Demonstrating guidance and leadership in advancing knowledge, awareness,
research and/or participation in diversity and human rights initiatives on campus.
• Note that individuals employed or who volunteer in a capacity requiring expertise
and/or responsibilities relating to diversity and inclusion are eligible for
consideration. Nominators must clearly demonstrate how the nominee’s activities
represent an effort that is above and beyond the day-to-day requirements of their
role.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Nominations will occur in the form of a completed application form and supporting
documentation as follows:
• A letter of nomination that includes details regarding the quantity and quality of the
contributions made, and how diversity and inclusion was a focus for the nominee
with a particular emphasis on the award criteria noted above.
• A minimum of two letters of support from at least two of the following groups:
o Student organization member(s)
o Community organization member(s)
o Faculty, staff, student, or others who support the nomination
DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST
Indicate which supporting documentation you have provided with this nomination package.
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Completed Nomination Form (front page of this document)
Letter of nomination
A minimum of two letters of support
Any other supporting documentation
Nominations and supporting documentation should be submitted via e-mail by 4:30 pm on
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 to:
student@uoguelph.ca; subject line: Diversity & Inclusion Award