December 13, 2024
Seeking Nominees for I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards
The Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office presents The I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards. See here to learn more and to nominate.
The I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards honors and celebrates undergraduate students, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated immense dedication to engaging and leading initiatives toward a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (I.D.E.A.) L&C community. Here in IME, we see a catalyst as someone who enacts change. An I.D.E.A. Catalyst is someone who enacts change by using a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible framework and mindset throughout their work and day-to-day. I.D.E.A. Catalyst award recipients are individuals who are involved and have demonstrated their commitment through their actions, leadership pursuits, everyday conversations, and values. Recipients have helped foster a sense of belonging and uplift the voice of underrepresented communities. These awards are given to individuals who have helped transform our campus for a better, more socially just future.
The last day to submit nominations will be Monday, March 10th, 2025 at 11:59pm. The four categories of I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards include:
- The Emerging Leader Honor: First year student who demonstrates dedication towards I.D.E.A. through their involvement on campus. Holds at least one leadership role.
- The Excellence in Advocacy Leadership Honor: Any undergraduate student who demonstrated a high level of commitment to inclusion and advocacy.
- Ray Warren Outstanding Senior Honor: Graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in making an impact and has potential for further impact beyond L&C.
- Kristi Williams Staff & Faculty Leadership Honor: Staff or Faculty who has provided outstanding advocacy, mentorship, and engagement across campus, creating a lasting positive impact on students.
To learn more about the I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards and to nominate, please see the link here.
Award recipients will be acknowledged during IME’s annual banquet on Thursday, April 10th, 2025. More details to be announced soon!
