Diversity and Inclusivity awards
Fannie Hicklin Award for Trailblazers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion past recipients
<ul>
<li>2026 - Andrea Romero, Biology & Geology, Geography, and Environmental Science</li>
<li>2025 - Luz Maria Ede-Hernandez, World Languages and Cultures</li>
<li>2024 - Rashiqa Kamal, Finance and Business Law</li>
<li>2023 - Juk Bhattacharyya, Geography, Geology and Environmental Science; Eileen Hayes, College of Arts and Communication</li>
<li>2022 - Nate Maddux, College of Integrated Studies</li>
<li>2021 - Jenna Cushing-Leubner, Curriculum and Instruction</li>
<li>2020 - Nomsa Gwalla-Ogisi, Special Education</li>
</ul>
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Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Efforts or Achievements on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People past recipients
<ul>
<li>2026 - Paige Ringelstetter, Pathway for Success Coordinator in Academic Advising</li>
<li>2024 - Ellie Schemenauer, Social Work Department Chair and Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies</li>
<li>2023 - Kristen Prock, MSW Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of Social Work, and Affiliated Faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies</li>
<li>2022 - Robin K. Fox, Interim Provost, Professor Emerita</li>
<li>2021 - Ashley Barnes-Gilbert, Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies</li>
<li>2019 - Stephanie M. Selvick, Former LGBT Coordinator, Women’s and Gender Studies</li>
<li>2018 - Brent Bilodeau, Former Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs</li>
<li>2015 - Cynthia Konrad, Former LGBT Coordinator</li>
</ul>
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Roger Pulliam Award for Legacy-Builders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion past recipients
<ul>
<li>2026 - Julie Minikel-Lacocque, Curriculum & Instruction and NCBI</li>
<li>2025 - Dwight Watson, Curriculum and Instruction</li>
<li>2024 - Terri Jones, King/Chavez Scholars Program</li>
<li>2023 - Robin Fox, Academic Affairs</li>
<li>2022 - John Dominguez, Jr.</li>
<li>2021 - Ozalle Toms, Student Diversity, Engagement and Success</li>
<li>2020 - Anneke Lisberg, Department of Biological Sciences</li>
</ul>
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John Truesdale Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion past recipients
<ul>
<li>2026 - Pam Warren, TRIO and Educational Opportunity Programs</li>
<li>2025 - Jen Kaina, Recreation Sports</li>
<li>2024 - Stacy Weber, University Health and Counseling Services</li>
<li>2023 - Han Ngo, College of Business and Economics</li>
<li>2022 - Melissa Miller, University Health and Counseling Services</li>
<li>2021 - Isabella Virrueta, Career and Leadership Development</li>
<li>2020 - James Levy, History</li>
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Women, Gender Equity, and Community Leadership Awards past recipients
<p>2026</p>
<ul>
<li>Ashley Barnes-Gilbert, Women's and Gender Studies</li>
<li>Crista Lebens, Philosophy and Religious Studies</li>
<li>Kristi Wood, Social Work</li>
</ul>
<p>2025</p>
<ul>
<li>Katrisa Haagensen, University Health and Counseling</li>
<li>Jodie Parys, World Languages and Cultures</li>
<li>Jeanne Quevedo, Philosophy and Religious Studies; Women's and Gender Studies</li>
</ul>
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Excellence in Disability Advocacy and Service Award past recipients
<p>2026</p>
<ul>
<li>Lauren Zepp, Special Education</li>
<li>Molly Schwieger, Counseling Services</li>
<li>Marianne Wolc, School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education</li>
</ul>
<p>2025</p>
<ul>
<li>Kari Borne, Continuing Education</li>
<li>Maureen Quass, Facilities, Planning and Management</li>
<li>Courtney Wilt, Special Education</li>
</ul>
<p>2024</p>
<ul>
<li>Jim Mead – University Housing, College of Arts and Communication</li>
<li>Nadine Kriska – Biology</li>
</ul>
<p>2023</p>
<ul>
<li>Susan Johnson - College of Letters and Sciences</li>
<li>Tree Lind - Art and Design</li>
</ul>
<p>2022</p>
<ul>
<li>Bakhtear Talukdar - Finance</li>
<li>Zac Gholston - University Housing</li>
</ul>
<p>2021</p>
<ul>
<li>Elizabeth Watson - Student Affairs</li>
<li>Eric Loepp - Political Science</li>
<li>Kirsten Mortimer/Aaron Axelsen - ICIT</li>
</ul>
<p>2020</p>
<ul>
<li>Gretchen Kinney - College of Education and Professional Studies</li>
<li>Rajen Patel - University Housing</li>
</ul>
<p>2019</p>
<ul>
<li>Mary Kaster - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Katherine Drechsler - Social Work</li>
</ul>
<p>2018</p>
<ul>
<li>Tonia Kapitan - University Center</li>
</ul>
<p>2017</p>
<ul>
<li>Richard Telfer - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Susan Wildermuth - Communication</li>
<li>Kari Borne - Continuing Education</li>
<li>Jennifer Anderson - Sociology</li>
<li>Loren Wilbers - Sociology</li>
</ul>
<p>2015</p>
<ul>
<li>Earle Young - Research and Sponsored Programs</li>
<li>Cynthia Conrad</li>
<li>Alan Hoesly - University Housing</li>
</ul>
<p>2014</p>
<ul>
<li>David Dorgan - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Staff - Facilities Planning and Management</li>
<li>Huckleberry Rahr - Mathematical and Computer Sciences</li>
<li>Susan Huss-Lederman - Languages and Literature</li>
<li>Ken Powers - Residence Life</li>
</ul>
<p>2013</p>
<ul>
<li>Nancy Amacher - Center for Students with Disabilities</li>
<li>Clifford O’Beirne - Psychology</li>
<li>Greg Swanson - Facilities Planning and Management</li>
<li>Eric Compas - Geography and Geology</li>
<li>Dave Soliz - Facilities Planning and Management</li>
</ul>
<p>2012</p>
<ul>
<li>Michael K. Sacco - Police Services</li>
<li>Carolyn Wilson - ICIT</li>
<li>George Clokey - Biological Sciences</li>
<li>Heather Long - Residence Life</li>
</ul>
<p>2011</p>
<ul>
<li>Connie Wiersma - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Steven Sahyun - Physics</li>
<li>Alan Hoesly - Residence Life</li>
<li>Julie Ridgeman - Communication</li>
<li>George Clokey - Biology</li>
</ul>
<p>2010</p>
<ul>
<li>John Truesdale - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Marcia Pulich - Lifetime Achievement</li>
<li>Randy Marnocha - Administrative Affairs</li>
<li>Anne Mancle - Communication</li>
<li>George Clokey - Biological Sciences</li>
<li>Simone DeVore - Special Education</li>
<li>Steve Bertagnolli - Facilities Planning and Management</li>
<li>Russell Manke - Residence Life</li>
<li>Bruce Meisner - Residence Life</li>
<li>Margaret Phillips - Chemistry</li>
</ul>
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