Award Nominations for the AAAED Annual Awards Luncheon

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESS, EQUITY AND DIVERSITY  41st  NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL MEETING Awards Nominations Deadline Approaches April 10, 2015 AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE AAAED Annual Awards Luncheon June 3, 2015   The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) is soliciting the nomination of candidates to be considered for the awards listed below.    Arthur A. Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award Named for the "Father of Affirmative Action," recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement promoting and advocating for affirmative action, EEO and diversity.    Cesar Estrada Chavez Award Presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership in support of worker's rights and humanitarian issues. The Cesar Estrada Chavez Award nominees will be evaluated based on six criteria: 1) longevity of service; 2) scope of impact of leadership; 3) ability of replication of leadership; 4) social justice impact of leadership; 5) leadership impact on worker's rights; and 6) humanitarian efforts resulting from leadership.    Rosa Parks Award Presented to an individual who has served as a role model and leader to others through personal achievements, excellence in a chosen field, commitment to human rights, civil rights, social issues, and has made contributions to the betterment of society. The Rosa Parks Award nominee will be evaluated based on six criteria: 1) longevity of service;2) scope of impact of leadership; 3) ability of replication of leadership; 4) social justice impact of leadership; 5) civil rights impact of leadership; and 6) leadership impact on social justice impact of community service.    Edward M. Kennedy Community Service Award Presented to an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding community service. The Kennedy Community Service Award nominee will be evaluated based on four criteria: 1) longevity of community service; 2) scope of impact of community service; 3) ability to replicate the community service; 4) social justice impact of the community service.    Roosevelt Thomas Champion of Diversity Award Given to an organization that has demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication to the AAAED's mission of fostering equal opportunity as well as exhibiting outstanding commitment to diversity.    The Roosevelt Thomas Champion of Diversity Award is given to an organization based on five criteria: 1) commitment to teamwork; 2) originality of efforts; 3) positive impact of equal opportunity; 4) long-term impact for promoting diversity; 5) cross-cultural involvement.    SUBMIT THE NOMINATION FORM AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS TO:  AAAEDAWARDS@GMAIL.COM     For additional information, contact: Dr. Danielle L. Wood Awards Chairperson 2015 AAAED Conference  Office of Equal Opportunity & Compliance University of Arkansas 479-575-4825    Awards Nomination Form