Celebrating Women Awards

Thank you to all those who attended this year's Celebrating Women Awards. We hope that you found value in the experience and look forward to seeing you at other Women's Commission events throughout the year. Congratulations to all our award recipients! 

President Mantella's Welcome at the Fall 2023 CWA
VP, Jenny Hall-Jones' Keynote at the Fall 2023 CWA
Presentation of awards
Congratulations among attendees
Attendees listening to remarks
The award winners

See the table below for a full list of celebrated awards. Nominations open April 1 - September 4, 2023.

Award

Presented By

Criteria

Due Date

Additional Information

Emerging Professional Award

Women's Commission

-Contributes to an environment that supports the rights of women

-Seeks to create opportunities for interaction among women

September 4

Award Description & Nomination Form

Maxine Swanson Advocacy Award

Women's Commission

- Contributes to an environment that supports the rights of all women at GV

- Creates opportunities for interaction among all women on campus

September 4

Award Description & Nomination Form

Unsung Hero Award

Women's Commission

- Contribution to the mission, vision, and values at GV

- Positively impacts GV and/or the surrounding community from behind the scenes

- Improves lives of others through generous acts of kindness

September 4

Award Description & Nomination Form

Women's Community Impact Award

Women's Commission

- Contribution to the advancement of women at GV and/or the community

- Empowers and/or inspires other women as a mentor, role model, or friend

- Commitment to community service

September 4

Award Description & Nomination Form

Barbara Jordan Award

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

- Lasting and profound contributions in the areas of women’s learning, scholarship, and leadership 

March 1

Apply or submit a nomination here

Jean Enright Scholarship Award

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

- Any current student minoring or majoring in Women and Gender Studies

- Participates in community and/or campus service that is centered on women and/or girls

March 1

Apply or submit a nomination here

Positive Black Women Scholarship

Positive Black Women

-Any current GV student that has made a significant service-related contribution to African-American women or girls and/or a demonstrated commitment to African American Women’s issues 

March 1

Apply or submit a nomination here

Outstanding Student Award

The Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity

Any current GV junior or senior who demonstrates a commitment to gender justice

Winter 2023 Semester

Contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity for more information



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