RICHLAND, Wash.-Nominations are now open for the Washington State University Tri-Cities Women of Distinction Awards.
The awards are given annually to recognize campus or community members and alumna who have contributed to the campus through service, teaching or involvement, according to a WSU press release.
Students, staff, faculty, alumna and community members are eligible for the awards. The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 26 and the form can be filled out online.
The Women of Distinction Award Ceremony will be Thursday, March 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Consolidated Information Center on the Richland Campus.
Nomination criteria:
Exhibit leadership in their discipline or area of expertise.Serve as role models or mentors to other women.Advocate for positive social change that helps close the leadership gap and create a more equitable society.Demonstrate a commitment to the missions of WSU Tri-Cities.Demonstrate a commitment of social justice and inclusion.Have earned respect within their communities.Support policies, practices, attitudes an/or actions that are intended to produce equitable outcomes for all.Give back to the community through their time, talent and/or resources.
