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
- 2023: Eric Clark
- 2022: Rodney Cole
- 2021: Leonard A. Savala, III
- 2020: Dave Weatherspoon
- 2019: Loston Rowe
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
-
AFRE professor and PSM alum receives CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Published on February 25, 2020
Dave Weatherspoon to receive 2020 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at ANR Week. -
Loston Rowe receives Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Published on February 21, 2019
Loston Rowe receives the first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at ANR Week 2019.