February 9, 2017

Nominations open for 'Contribution to Women' awards

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Nominations are open for the the Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Awards, which recognize outstanding faculty, staff and student efforts to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Two awards are given, one for faculty or staff members and another for students or student organizations. The award recipients must demonstrate a sustained and tangible impact on the campus community.

Recipients will be announced the week of March 6 and the awards will be presented at the university’s Women’s History Month Dinner on March 15.

If you know a person, department or group that is noteworthy in advancing the status of women at Nebraska, please forward a nomination and letter of support by Feb.17 to Jody Wood, 128 Canfield Administration, or via email to jwood2@unl.edu.

For more information, contact Jan Deeds at 402-472-2598 or jdeeds1@unl.edu.