This annual award (formerly known as the Women's Impact Award) has been established by the Women’s Commission to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of women at GVSU and in the community. This award will honor an individual for contributions as a professional, volunteer, or agent of change. The Women’s Community Impact Award will be presented at the annual Celebrating Women Awards Ceremony.

Nominations are encouraged from all employment groups at the University. The nomination and selection process is confidential. Please do not notify the candidate of your decision to nominate them. Those chosen for the award will be notified prior to the event. Any member of the Grand Valley community may be nominated for this award. Nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Advocacy, beyond one’s job responsibilities, for gender equity in alignment with the mission of the Women’s Commission
• Commitment to improving the lives of women at Grand Valley and/or women and girls in the broader community
• Empowerment and inspiration of other women as a mentor, role model, and/or friend
• Commitment to community service
• Embodiment of the mission, vision, values, and core competencies of Grand Valley State University

2019 - Susan Howard

2018 - Casey Thelenwood

2017 - Allison Ford

2016 - Cara Obobock

2015 - Shorouq Almallah

2014 - Diane Rayor

2013- Mitzi Loving Johnson

2012 - Dr. Debra Ross & Pat Smith

2011 - Lois Smith Owens & Dana Munk

2010 - Ramya Ramanath & Barbara Bivens

2009 - Laurie Witucki

2008 - Karen Gipson & Carol Sanchez

2007 - Shelley Irwin & Coreen Pelton

2006 - Star Swift & Elizabeth Eubanks