Nominations sought for 2024 Focus Awards

Purdue students studying.

The Office of Institutional Equity is seeking nominations for this year’s Focus Awards. 

The Focus Awards are given annually to those affiliated with Purdue University who have made an outstanding contribution in furtherance of the university’s commitment to disability accessibility and disability diversity initiatives. One award is offered in each of the following categories: faculty, staff, student and organization.

The 2024 Focus Awards will be presented at the Disability Awareness Month reception at 10 a.m. March 5 in Purdue Memorial Union’s West Faculty Lounge. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP here

For a list of past recipients, visit OIE’s Focus Awards webpage.

To submit a nomination for the 2024 Focus Awards, complete the nomination form by the close of business on Feb. 12. You may submit any additional forms by email at equity@purdue.edu or by mail to:

Office of Institutional Equity

Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 1049

155 S. Grant St.

West Lafayette, IN 47907

For questions or to request the nomination form in an alternate format, call 765-494-7255 or email equity@purdue.edu.

Contact: 765-494-7255 or email equity@purdue.edu

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