Lavender Graduation Award Nominations
As part of Lavender Graduation, we take a moment to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the graduating students during their time on campus. We welcome any enrolled student, faculty or staff member to nominate a graduating student for the awards listed below.
Please take a moment to give sincere consideration to those you nominate, that they are deserving of special recognition for their efforts to support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally communities at Georgetown University.
Requirements:
- You must be a currently enrolled student or staff/faculty member.
- Your nominations must include one or two paragraphs describing why you are nominating each person. Name only submissions will be disregarded.
- You may nominate more than one person per category.
- You do not have to nominate somebody for every category.
- All nominations must be submitted by March 30, 2014.
- If you have any questions please contact us at lgbtq@georgetown.edu
To assist you in your nomination process, please visit the biographies of the 2011 recipients here.
AWARD CATEGORIES
COMMITMENT TO THE LGBTQ CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Recognizes excellence in leadership and/or service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally communities at Georgetown University.
- Open to any graduating senior
- Proven and documented leadership and service on campus to the LGBTQA community
- Inspires and motivates others in their actions to create a better campus community
- Contributes to furthering the visibility and impact of the LGBTQA community on the collective Georgetown University community through words and actions
Submit a nomination for this category on HOYAlink
LGBTQ LEADERSHIP BEYOND THE GATES
Recognizes excellence to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally communities beyond Georgetown University.
- Open to any graduating senior
- Proven and documented leadership, activism and/or service off campus to the LGBTQA community
- Involvement with local, national and/or global organizations or causes rooted in education, service, and advocacy for LGBTQA initiatives
- Strives to engage the campus community in dialogues and action around LGBTQA issues locally, nationally, and globally
Submit a nomination for this category on HOYAlink
LGBTQ BRIDGE BUILDER
Recognizes excellence and commitment in building connections between the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally community and broader student life at Georgetown University.
- Open to any graduating senior
- Proven and documented leadership and service on campus between other organizations, offices, and departments with the LGBTQA community
- Demonstrates commitment in integrating multiple identities in a mindful, purposeful way that engages the campus community in new perspectives
Submit a nomination for this category on HOYAlink
OUTSTANDING ALLY TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Recognizes the courage to work for equity and equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally communities at Georgetown University.
- Open to any graduating senior
- Proven and documented leadership in challenging homophobia and heterosexism
- Commitment to raising awareness and promotes social justice causes on behalf of LGBTQA communities
- Demonstrates personal growth in one’s own identity
Submit a nomination for this category on HOYAlink
STAFF/FACULTY COMMITMENT TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Recognizes the leadership, vision and commitment of a staff and/or faculty member to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally communities at Georgetown University.
- Open to any staff and/or faculty member working at Georgetown
- Proven long term or reoccurring dedication to support and to advocate for LGBTQA individuals and initiatives on campus
- Contributes to educating campus community around LGBTQA issues and to create seamless learning environments