The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting nominations for the prestigious Neil S. Bucklew Award. All submissions need to be received at the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by 5 p.m. Feb.28.
This award is named in honor of WVU's 21st president, Neil S. Bucklew. In 1986, Bucklew initiated the Social Justice Program, a forerunner to the recently restructured Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. WVU faculty, staff and administrators who have been or are currently involved in the promotion of social justice are eligible.
This recognition is given to the recipient who has best demonstrated outstanding leadership, courage, and support on a continuous basis in the area of social justice in the WVU system. Nominations should include a cover sheet with the name, title, addresses of the nominee and contact information of the person nominating the individual. In addition, nominations should include a full bio of the person being nominated, and a statement of no more than 250 words summarizing why the award should be given to that person. Three one-page letters of recommendation may accompany the nomination.
This $2,500 award may be used for professional development or directed to one of several worthy WVU Foundation Accounts on behalf of WVU in the recipient’s name.
Information received should relate to the nominee’s leadership in social justice, courage they may have shown in activities and endeavors and support they have provided to others related to social justice.
Email nominations/applications to:
Richard Anderson
or via mail to:
PO Box 6202