2013 Diversity & Inclusion Awards

The Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize outstanding contributions of diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to creativity, innovation, quality patient care, educational excellence and outstanding service.

At OHSU, we embrace the full spectrum of diversity, including age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We respect and support diversity of thought, and ideas in nurturing an inclusive environment.

To fully leverage the richness of our diversity at OHSU, we must create, maintain and promote a community of inclusion. Inclusion means that we honor, respect, embrace and value the unique contributions and perspectives of all employees, patients, students, volunteers and our local and global communities.

UPDATE (April 10, 2013)

Many thanks to those who submitted nominations. The deadline has passed, and we are in the process of reviewing nominations. Award winners will be notified in the coming weeks, and publicly recognized and honored at an awards banquet slated for May 31, 2013.

Student Leadership Award

Honoring a graduating student who has made outstanding contributions to the promotion of diversity and inclusion within OHSU and through service to the community.

Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award

Recognizing a staff member, faculty member or department that models outstanding eff ort in enhancing a community of inclusion within OHSU.

Outstanding Alumnus/a Award

Honoring an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated a commitment to OHSU’s goal of being adiverse and inclusive community, and actively works toward the well-being of diverse communities.

Outstanding Research Award

Recognizing completed or ongoing research work that have contributed substantially to the literature and to the field, focusing health disparities among underserved populations, social determinants of health, issues of diversity among varied racial and ethnic backgrounds, ageism, women’s issues, sexual orientation and disability.

Outstanding Community Partner Award

Honoring a community organization that has worked toward reducing health disparities, addressing health equity issues, and improving health care outcomes among diverse and underserved communities. Preference will be given to a community partner that has worked collaboratively with the OHSU community in advancing diversity and inclusion.