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 within the WVU System.
The award is named for the University's 21st president, Neil S. Bucklew.
Nominations should include a cover sheet with the name, title and address 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 also 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.
All submissions must be sent to Megan Chambers at megan.chambers@mail.wvu.edu by 11:59 p.m. March 31.