Purpose
Recognizes practices and programs advancing access, belonging, coalition building, and community engagement.
Focus Areas
Strong nominations may demonstrate:
- Efforts that foster belonging and empowerment
- Expanded access and opportunity
- Inclusive pathways and support systems
- Community-centered engagement
- Coalition building and collaboration
- Practices that amplify underrepresented voices
What This Award Celebrates
This award honors work that:
- Removes barriers
- Centers diverse communities and perspectives
- Builds partnerships for greater impact
- Creates more equitable and inclusive spaces
In Simple Terms
This award is for work that can show: “We created stronger belonging, broader access, and deeper inclusion.”
Questions Asked in the Nomination Form
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