ASU Commission on the Status of Women

2015 Outstanding Achievement and Contribution Award

Nomination Form & Information

The mission of the Arizona State University Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is to identify, advocate for, and increase awareness of needed change in the university in order to enhance opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups.

Each year the Commission on the Status of Women seeks to honor those individuals, groups, or teams whose efforts most exemplify and further the mission of the CSW. Over the years, the CSW has honored a long list of individuals for contributions such as program development, volunteerism, activism, mentorship, and research, among many others. Accordingly the CSW is delighted to announce this call for nominations for our annual CSW Outstanding Achievement and Contribution Award. The nomination deadline is March 31st. Official nomination rules and submission procedures are listed below. Award nominees and recipients will be honored at a reception in April at the University Club.

Award nominations will be evaluated across the following categories:

Contributions by

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Student (Undergraduate/Graduate)
  • Student Club, Organization, or Team
  • Employee Club, Organization, or Team
  • University Program or Initiative benefitting students, staff, or faculty

Nomination Instructions:

To nominate an individual, group/team/organization, or program, complete the attached nomination form and submit a letter of nomination which discusses the nominee’s contribution and specifically addresses the following questions:

  • How has the nominee identified or advocated for needed change in the university in order to enhance opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups? OR How has the nominee helped and supported the success of women and other underrepresented groups?
  • What has the nominee done to make a difference at ASU (or beyond ASU) for women and other underrepresented groups?
  • What has been the impact of the nominee’s contributions?

Special notes about nominations letters:

  • Nomination letters should be no longer than two pages in length.
  • It is recommended that you provide detailed and fully developed information about the nominee’s contributions. Try to include specific examples.
  • For nominees whose contributions are part of their designated job duties, please provide information on how the contributions are above and beyond the scope of the nominee’s normal duties, responsibilities, and obligations.

Submit the completed nomination form and nomination letter to Karen Engler, CSW Coordinator Sr. at Nominations are due by: Tuesday, March 31st.

Official Rules:

  • The CSW Award is a one-time honor, therefore previous CSW Award Recipients are ineligible to receive the award a second time. A complete list of CSW Award recipients can be found at
  • Award categories are utilized for evaluation purposes only. The number of honors awarded each year will be determined by the CSW Executive Board. As such, multiple awards may be given in across one category. The CSW also reserves the right to not award in all categories.
  • Only completed nomination forms and letters will be considered
  • Supporting documentation may be requested for final nominees
  • Nominees may be contacted by the CSW with a request for additional information

ASU Commission on the Status of Women

2015 Outstanding Achievement and Contribution Award

Nomination Form

Nominee Information
Nominee Name:
Title:
Department/Unit:
Mail Code:
Email Address:
Alternate Contact:
If nominating a organization, group, team, or program, please provide contact information for a representative for the nominee
Award Evaluation Category
Please identify the category for which best describe the nominee. Categories are utilized for evaluation purposes.
Faculty / Staff / Student / Student Organization,
Group or Team / Employee Organization, Group or Team / University Program or Initiative
Nominator Information
Nominator Name:
Title:
Department/Unit:
Email Address:
*Multiple Nominators:
If the nomination is submitted on behalf of multiple nominators, please provide the names of all nominators.

Submit completed nomination form with nomination letter to by March 31st.