Excellence in Community Awards
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Excellence in Community Award is presented to recognize individuals who regularly go above and beyond what is expected to create a more inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community at the school.
If you work, advise, or study with someone who embodies these traits through and through, we invite you to submit your nomination by Monday May 5, 2025.
We are looking for an individual who has demonstrated commitment to Stanford’s IDEAL goals and inclusion through local or university-wide activities, community building, recruitment and outreach efforts, scholarship, teaching, managerial practices, or university service. The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Excellence in Community award nominee also serves as a role model in building a supportive educational and professional community that fosters success and belonging for everyone, and enhances support and resources for students.
Who is eligible for this award?
Nominees must be full-time staff, students, postdocs, lecturers, and faculty members.
What are the nomination criteria?
Nominees are evaluated on ways in which they perform above and beyond expectations in the areas listed below:
- Contributes to building a supportive educational and professional community experience that fosters belonging;
- Demonstrates commitment to Stanford’s IDEALS goals;
- Demonstrates exceptional dedication in supporting outreach, recruitment and professional flourishing programs in Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability;
- Exemplifies the respectful community policy at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and University values;
In addressing these criteria, please provide specific examples of how the nominee contributes above and beyond the regular duties associated with their position, demonstrates effectiveness that exceeds expectations in interacting with members of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability community, and advances our 3-year strategic plan.
Who may nominate and how do I nominate for this award?
- All staff, faculty, students, and postdocs in the Doerr School may nominate an individual for this award;
- Provide one (1) letter of nomination (one-page limit) supporting the nomination based on the criteria listed above while providing concrete examples. Please use the following filename format: Nominee_DEI_Nominator;
- Submit your nomination by May 5, 2025
This year's recipients
This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their role to create a more inclusive, just, and welcoming community at the school.
2022 Recipient
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Past Diversity Special Recognition (2019–2021)
Meet the people who made long-term contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Stanford Earth.