Guidelines/Procedures
Awards are given annually and are announced at the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet in the spring. The deadline for 2021 nominations is Friday, January 22, 2021.
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Nomination Forms:
Award Criteria/Attributes
- Student Leadership: Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has made outstanding contributions in educational, social, and/or political activism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at the university.
- Advocate: Awarded to faculty or staff who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and outstanding contributions to advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues on campus.
Award Recipients
2020 Award Recipients
- LGBTQ Advocate Award–Dr. Rebecca Morgan
- LBTQ Student Leadership Award–Sterling Field
2019 Award Recipients
- LGBTQ Advocate Award–Bonnie Johnson
- LGBTQ Student Leadership Award–Nancy Thacker
2018 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award–Tatiana Leavitt Messersmith
- LGBT Student Leadership Award–Danielle Burton
2017 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award–Patrick Grzanka
- LGBT Student Leadership Award–Sarah Swinford
2016 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award–Leticia Flores and Jennifer Jabson
- LGBT Student Leadership Award–Jennifer Dobbins
2015 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award—Phyliss Shey
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Allison Heming
2014 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award—Joseph Miles
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Michael Porter
2013 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award—Joel Kramer
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Jordan Miller
2012 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award — Lauren Hill
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Juliet Meggs
2011 Award Recipients
- LGBT Advocate Award—Jenny Moshak
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Andrew Morse
- Torchbearer Award—Elliott DeVore
2010 Award Recipient
- LGBT Advocate Award—Kristi Nelms
2009 Award Recipients
- LGBT Ally Research Award—Dr. Dawn Szymanski
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Elliot DeVore
2008 Award Recipients
- LGBT Ally Research Award—Dr. Bharat Mehra
- LGBT Student Leadership Award—Mitchell Ronningen
- LGBT Advocate Award—Donna Braquet