The Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity (OCED) recognizes the historical significance of these awards as avenues toward building awareness of the good work being done to bring inclusion and equity for all and to reinforce how “difference” in any setting brings value and, furthermore, recognition of this fact helps each member of our university community thrive.
Award Nominations
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Student Awards Nominations usually begin in early Spring and awards are presented during the Student Awards Ceremony in May.
Faculty - Staff Awards nomination period begins in Fall and awards are usually presented during the Diversity Hall of Fame Dinner.
Faculty, staff, and graduate students from all UNH campuses are eligible to be nominated for their work in advancing equity and promoting individual and collective empowerment and inclusion.
Award Criteria
- The nominee promotes diversity, equity and inclusion on campus through fostering respectful attitudes, behaviors and standards.
- The nominee has worked to create opportunities to raise awareness of biases.
- The nominee has provided opportunities in our community for increased engagement, sense of belonging and togetherness for people of all backgrounds and identities