Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

Nomination Process

One faculty member will be honored with the Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award in 2022. Those who have received this award in the past 3 years are not eligible.

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022.

Eligibility

All faculty with a primary appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine. Those who have received this award in the past three years are not eligible.

Nominations

Faculty must be nominated by a faculty member, staff member, or trainee of Emory University. The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (500 words or less) describing how the nominee demonstrates excellence in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the benefit of the Emory community and/or the patients we serve. It should include specific examples of the individual’s outstanding achievements and contributions towards inclusive excellence by means of service, leadership, research and/or education. Outstanding examples of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion can include, but are not limited to:

Promoting an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and nurturing to all faculty, staff, and learners within EUSOM
Improving awareness related to diversity, equity, inclusion, bias, and/or healthcare disparities within EUSOM
Engaging in the community with a focus on advancing health equity and/or reducing barriers to accessing care
Leading efforts to eliminate health inequities and improve health outcomes locally, regionally, or globally
Mentoring individuals from historically underrepresented groups (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, etc.)
Demonstrating leadership in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion activities within EUSOM
Initiating innovative approaches to creating diversity, ensuring equity, and/or fostering inclusion and social justice through research, innovation, education, and advocacy