Call for nominations: Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Inclusive Community Award

• Submission deadline: Monday, Dec. 9

Nominations are now open for the Dawn D. Bennett Alexander Inclusive Community Award. This award is presented to a faculty member who has contributed considerably to promoting a culture of inclusion within and beyond the classroom at the University of Georgia. The honoree will receive a $1,000 cash award. For a faculty member to be considered, all components of the dossier must be submitted by the deadline. This award is open to all UGA faculty.

Each dean, director, department head or vice president of a school, college, or other unit may nominate up to two faculty members annually for the Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Inclusive Community Award.

A complete nomination includes a dossier of the following items:

• Letter of nomination from dean, director, or vice president
• Nominee’s CV
• 1-3 page narrative written by the nominee that outlines their contributions to fostering a culture of inclusion within and beyond the classroom at UGA (the narrative should also include examples of their commitment to inclusive excellence while fulfilling the institution’s tripartite teaching, research, and service mission)
• Additional artifacts include relevant publications, presentations, syllabi showcasing innovative curricula, and examples of institutional engagement

A committee of three faculty members, one staff member from the Office of Inclusive Excellence, and one student will review all submission materials. Only one person is selected each year to receive the award.

All materials should be submitted to coefss@uga.edu by Monday, Dec. 2. Any questions about the nomination process can be directed to associate dean Ed Delgado-Romero.