The GLBTA Pride Center Congratulates the following recipients of the 2012 Rainbow Pride Award:

Dr. Dave Ostroth, Vice President of Student Affairs

Lou Johnson, Pride Center Ambassador, Art (Expected Graduation Date of 2012)

Watch the video of the recipients receiving the Rainbow Pride Awards

 

 

 

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 Bridgewater State University.  The award recipient must demonstrate a sustained impact on the campus community.  Examples of such efforts may include:

    - Advocating for GLBT individuals, groups, and issues within the BSU campus setting
    - Promoting the professional advancement of GLBT faculty and staff members, and encouraging and 
      supporting the recognition of service contributions
    - Creating projects that promote greater awareness of the GLBT issues, including actual and
      potential oppression with in the University.

 

Please note the minimum eligibility requirements for nominee:

  • These awards are open to the BSU community
  • Previous recipients are not eligible for the award
  • Nominations are open to all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression
  • Nominee must demonstrate leadership in an organization, program, project, or other effort that advances equity and awareness of the GLBT community
  • Mentoring, outreach, and role-modeling for GLBT and non-GLBT people with the aim of fostering an understanding of the GLBT community
  • Significant contributions to the GLBT community at BSU

 

Selection:
- All nominees will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the BSU Pride Coalition
- Selection of finalists will be presented to the BSU Pride Coalition for review

Award(s) will be presented at the GLBTA Pride Center's annual Rainbow Luncheon.

To nominate a student or employee for one of the two awards, click on the links below:

Student Nomination Form

Faculty/Staff Nomination Form

 

Last Modified: April 11, 2012