The U-M Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award

Help us spread the word: Please click here for a pdf flier to post it in your unit.

Do you know a member of the staff, or an entire work team that stands out by demonstrating extraordinary commitment and dedication to diversity at the University of Michigan? Share your story by making a nomination for the inaugural Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award.

The Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award was established to shine a light on those staff members who work toward achieving a welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment. It is intended to celebrate those who embrace the value of diversity and recognize how it helps set the University apart.

Make a nomination now for individuals or teams. As many as ten individual and five team awards will be made each year. Award winners will receive written recognition and money to use for professional development activities and/or training ($1,000 for individual recipients, $2,500 for team recipients to share).

Click here for an example of an award-winning nomination.

The Office of the Provost and University Human Resources will also present special recognition awards to units for exemplary progress toward creating a welcoming, supportive and diverse environment.

The U-M Distinguished Diversity Leader Awards are jointly sponsored by the Office of the Provost
and University Human Resources, and reflect our deep and enduring commitment to the value of diversity.