At the 28th Annual Awards Celebration, the President's Commission on the Status of Women will celebrate those who inspire us to optimize our strengths.

We encourage members of the UNH Community to nominate individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to promoting equity, advancing the status of women and serving as role models for other women on campus to create their own individualized paths towards success. 

Award recipients and nominees will be honored at the Women's Commission's Annual Celebration, which will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 12:15-1:30pm, in the MUB Strafford Room.  A sustainable lunch will be provided.

- STUDENT AWARD, based on depth and breadth of contributions, impact on individuals, organizations, programs, and policies; and length of service.   

- FACULTY AWARD, based on depth and breadth of contributions, impact on individuals, organizations, programs, and policies; and length of service.   

- STEPHANIE THOMAS STAFF AWARD, created in honor of former Registrar, Stephanie Thomas, who was a strong advocate for women's rights at UNH. She died of breast cancer in the 1990s. This award is given to a member of the UNH community who has displayed a long-standing commitment to women's issues and the mission of the Women's Commission 
- JOYCE GIBBS AWARD, created in 1996 to honor Joyce James Gibbs, who served as a senior administrative assistant to the Women's Commission from 1990 - 1997.  Joyce died in April 2001.  Throughout her life, Joyce was the support and anchor for a wide circle of students, activists, and others in the UNH and Seacoast communities. The Joyce Gibbs Award is given to a community member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to women's issues and the mission of the Women's Commission

Previous awardees will not be considered for a second award.  However, a person may be eligible to receive both the group award and individual award. To view the names of previous recipients, visit http://www.unh.edu/womens-commission/awards/

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS -  February 29, 2012