The President’s Inclusive Excellence annual awards honor individuals and units from across the University of Colorado who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions to building an environment where everyone can thrive. All members of the CU community – regardless of role, background, department, or campus – who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement in advancing the university’s strategic goals are eligible and encouraged to be considered. Up to five awards may be given each year. Recipients of this honor receive $2,000 and a commemorative award.

President's  Award Information and Nomination Criteria

Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 2026

NOMINATOR
xxx-xxx-xxxx
(e.g. 035 UCA)

 

NOMINEE
Last Name, First Name or Unit Name
xxx-xxx-xxxx
(e.g. 035 UCA)

Upload Nomination Packet

  • Nomination packets must be submitted as a single pdf document.
  • Nomination packets must include:
    1. A nomination letter not to exceed two (2) pages single spaced that addresses the selection criteria.
    2. Three letters of support.
    • For unit nominations, letters of support must be provided by individuals outside the direct unit.
    1. Nominations can include up to two additional supporting materials.

    • Examples of supporting materials may include: a letter or testimonial from service or program recipients; a copy of a flyer or media coverage about the initiative, event or program; a report and/or data demonstrating the outcome; and other written or multimedia materials documenting the activity. Supporting documents must be included electronically in the nomination form for full consideration.

  • Self-nominations are not accepted.

Nomination Guidelines

The following guidelines are provided to assist the nominator in preparing a competitive nomination packet:

For all nominations:

  • Nominators should indicate how they know the nominee and for what length of time. For unit nominations, the nominator should indicate how they are familiar with the work of the unit.

For faculty, staff and unit nominations:

  • Nomination materials should provide a brief description of the nominee’s role or position within the university or, for unit nominations, the unit’s primary mission or function within the university.
  • Nomination materials should address how the work of the nominee goes above and beyond what is expected as part of the individual’s CU responsibilities or the unit’s primary mission or function.
Files must be less than 6 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

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