Nominations sought for 2026 Focus Awards

January 14, 2026 Purdue Today

The Office for Civil Rights is seeking nominations for this year’s Focus Awards.

The Focus Awards are given annually to those affiliated with Purdue who have made an outstanding contribution to further the university’s commitment to disability accessibility.

The 2026 Focus Awards will be presented at the Disability Awareness Month reception March 3 in Purdue Memorial Union’s East and West Faculty lounges in West Lafayette. Light refreshments will be provided starting at 10 a.m., with the awards presentation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP here.

To submit a nomination for the 2026 Focus Awards, complete the Focus Awards nomination form by the close of business Feb. 9.

For a list of past recipients, visit OCR’s Focus Awards webpage. For additional information, call 765-494-7255 or email ocr@purdue.edu.