Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award

Recognizes an employee who displays an exceptional commitment to fostering an environment in which diversity is understood, valued, respected, and appreciated.

Eligibility: All full-time employees

Nomination Guidelines

Nominations should consist of a 250-word narrative about how the nominee meets the criteria for a specific award. The Presidential Excellence Awards Committee will review these initial submissions and invite the strongest nominees to complete a follow-up application with more detail as specified in the award criteria, including evidence of improved learning, satisfaction, teaching, student engagement, and/or research results.

Judging Criteria

  • Documentation of the commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Impact on improving the diverse and inclusive environment at New York Tech

Previous Presidential Excellence Award winners are not eligible for a period of three years.


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