Make a Difference Award
Purpose:
This award recognizes an individual who leads with heart and compassion in all their interactions. They create positive change in areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
Eligibility:
- Individual nominees must be current staff members* in the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) of the University of Chicago.
- The achievements for which the individual is being nominated must have occurred while at the University of Chicago and in the relevant time period.
- Current members of the Nomination Committee are ineligible.
Nomination Submission Requirements:
- A short summary (250-500 words) or video (3-5 minutes) stating the basis for the nomination.
- For team nominations: Summary must include the list of the individual(s) who are being nominated. Please note which individuals are not part of the BSD and their affiliation.*
* A staff member is defined as someone who receives a W-2 from the university at the end of the year.