Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Created in 2019, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award celebrates the rich diversity of the CANR alumni community. An alumnus will be honored annually for their professional accomplishments and service contributions to CANR, their field, and/or to their community, in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The focus areas of the nominations are as follows:

Career – Accomplishments/Contributions related to Diversity and Inclusion:

Successful career path and/or entrepreneurial ventures
Career achievements in their field
Professional awards and honors
Publications and Lectures

Service to MSU CANR – Accomplishments/Contributions related to Diversity and Inclusion:

Leadership through supporting current students and student organizations
Support of the Alumni Council and its initiatives
Participation in alumni programs and events

Community Service – Accomplishments/Contributions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Inclusion:

Leadership and mentoring of youth
Membership or support of civic, charitable or religious organizations
Other community-related volunteer service or philanthropic support

Past Recipients

Rules for Selection: Nominees must have graduated from MSU CANR University as of June 2020. Alumni association board members cannot be nominated while they are serving on the board. A complete nomination must be submitted and include the nomination form and a detailed list of accomplishments/contributions in any or all of the three focus areas. Optional supporting documentation could include: press releases, articles, resume, publications and support letters.

If not selected in the first year, those submitting a nomination will be given the opportunity to update the nomination packet before consideration the second and third year. If a nominee is not selected within the three years, they will be removed from the nomination pool, but could be nominated again at a later time.

News

Hermiz receives 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on January 31, 2024
Alexis Hermiz will receive the 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.
Eric Clark receives 2023 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on February 20, 2023
Eric Clark will receive the 2023 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week.
Rodney Cole receives 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Rodney Cole will receive the 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week.
MSU Extension awarded Platinum DEI badge

Published on June 22, 2021
This top award recognizes work done in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the 2019-2020 academic year.