This award is presented to a faculty member who has made a considerable contribution to promoting a culture of inclusion within and beyond the classroom at the University of Georgia. The awardee will receive a $1,000 cash award.

The Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander award is open to all UGA faculty. All components of the dossier must be submitted by October 16, 2026, for a faculty member to be considered for the award.

Each Dean, Director, or Vice President of a school, college, or other unit may nominate up to two faculty members per year for the Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Inclusive Community Award.

A complete nomination includes a dossier of the following items:

1. Letter of Nomination from Dean, Director, or Vice President
2. CV of Nominee
3. 1 to 3-page narrative written by the nominee that outlines their contributions to fostering a culture of inclusion within and beyond the classroom at UGA. This should also include examples of their commitment to inclusive work while fulfilling the institution’s tripartite mission of teaching, research and service.
4. Additional artifacts such as relevant publications, presentations, syllabi showcasing innovative curriculum, and examples of institutional engagement.

A committee composed of three faculty members, one staff member from the Office of Academic and Community Engagement, and one student will review all submission materials. Only one person will be selected each year to receive the award.

All materials should be submitted in PDF format via the link below to the Office of Academic and Community Engagement by October 16, 2026.

Submit a Nomination