Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community

The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding efforts to create an inclusive, respectful, and safe climate for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. These efforts may be by an individual, an organization or department within the institution. Previous nominees may be re-nominated. The award recipient must demonstrate a sustained and tangible impact on the campus community. Examples of such efforts might include:

  • advocating for GLBT individuals, groups, and issues in UNL campus settings;

  • promoting the professional advancement of GLBT faculty and staff members, and encouraging and supporting the recognition of service contributions beyond those normally expected;

  • committed to creating projects that promote greater awareness of GLBT issues, including actual and potential oppression, within the University;

  • designing activities and programs that convey an active commitment to diversity and inclusion, personal safety and mutual respect for, and among, GLBT students, faculty, and staff.

Honorees:

2010: Jim Cole(Emeritus/Psychology)

2009: William Waters (OASIS/The Culture Center)

2008: Debbie Krahmer (UNL Libraries)

2007: Jan Deeds (Student Involvement) and Don Hanway

2006: Debra Anne Hope (Psychology)

2005: Joy S Ritchie (English)

2004: English Department, Robert D Brown (Emeritus, Educational Psychology), James V Griesen (Student Affairs), and Linda Major (Student Involvement)

2003: Louis Crompton (Emeritus, English) and George E Wolf (Emeritus, English)

2002: Barbara DiBernard (English) and Pat Tetreault (University Health Center)

2001 - Luis Diaz-Perdomo (Counseling & Psychological Services, University Health Center)

2000 - Vernon Williams (Educational Psychology/Career Services)

The UNL Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Award for Outstanding Student Contributions to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community

The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding student efforts to create an inclusive, respectful, and safe climate for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. These efforts may be by an individual student or a student organization within the institution. The award recipient must have demonstrated an on-going commitment to the GLBT community. Examples might include:

  • advocating for GLBT individuals, groups, and issues in UNL campus settings;

  • committed to creating projects that promote greater awareness of GLBT issues, including actual and potential oppression, within the University;

  • actively involved in designing activities and programs that convey an active commitment to diversity and inclusion, personal safety and mutual respect for, and among, GLBT students, faculty, and staff.

Honorees:

2009: Heath Harding (Leadership Studies - Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication)

2008: Greg Gifford (Leadership Studies - Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication) & Amanda Garrett

2007: Allan Ratliff

2006: Queer Student Alliance Transitional Leadership Team

2005: Kris Gandera (English)

2004: Julian Daniel Franks

2003: Ryan Fette

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