The Annual Diversity Awards Reception is to honor and showcase key members of the Loyola University Chicago community for their academic, spiritual, cultural, and professional contributions to diversity at Loyola. It also highlights outstanding organizations at Loyola who have committed themselves to embracing diversity.

2011 Nominations
We will start accepting nominations on Monday, February 28th. To nominate a  Loyola student, faculty or staff, please check our Awards Criteria and fill out our online Nomination Form.  The nominations deadline is Monday, March 21st at 7:30PM.

2011 Reception Information
This year the 7th Annual Diversity Awards Reception will take place on  Friday, April 15th at 4:30PM in the Beane Hall, 13th floor Lewis Towers at the Water Tower Campus.

2011 Diversity Awards Recipients

      Outstanding Faculty Award (2 awards)
Dr Gerald Steenken
Dr. Rhys H. Williams

Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award
Daviree Velazquez

Diversity Achievement Award
Kevin George

Outstanding Student Organization Award
African Student Alliance

Outstanding Organization Member Award 
Hiren Ghayal

Outstanding Motivational Leader Award
Purvi Patel

Outstanding Professional Staff Award
Rabia Khan

Outstanding Athlete Award
William Martin

Outstanding Mentor Award
Kristen Surla

Outstanding Mentee Award 
Edgar Cruz

For more information about this event or for special accommodations, please contact Gabriela Ortiz at 773-508-3909 or at diversity@luc.edu.

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