Nominations sought for 2017 Focus Awards

The Office of Institutional Equity is seeking nominations for the 2017 Focus Awards.

The Focus Awards are given annually to those affiliated with Purdue who have made an outstanding contribution in furtherance of the University’s commitment to disability accessibility and disability diversity initiatives. 

The 2017 Focus Awards will be presented at the Disability Awareness Month reception at 10 a.m. March 2 at Purdue Memorial Union, West Faculty Lounge. One award is offered in each of the following categories: faculty, staff, student, and organization. Nominations of alumni and retirees will also be considered. For a list of past recipients, visit OIE’s Focus Awards webpage.

To submit a nomination, complete and return the nomination form and attachments by Jan. 26 to Cassie McCormick at cmccormick@purdue.edu or the Office of Institutional Equity in Young Hall (YONG). The mailing address is Office of Institutional Equity, Ernest C. Young Hall, 10th Floor, 155 S. Grant St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114.

For questions or to request the nomination form in an alternate format, call 494-7255 or email cmccormick@purdue.edu.