Hall of Fame Awards Criteria and Nominations

The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) Hall of Fame award honors members of the Ohio State community who have contributed through exemplary and sustained leadership the ideals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Nominees for the ODI Hall of Fame Award should demonstrate outstanding achievements and contributions while at the university and/or in the community, the private, the non-profit, or public sector. Nominees should be dedicated agents of change, advocating for and impacting systems that contribute to marginalization and those who have experienced marginalization. Awards may also be given posthumously.

2025 Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Nominations are due by September 30, 2024.

• Nominees will have a connection to Ohio State either past or present.
• Nominees will have demonstrated a sustained commitment to enhancing diversity on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, religious heritage, indigenous heritage, gender, disability, veteran or military service status, gender identity or expression, or socio-economic status.

In addition, nominees will have demonstrated one or more of the following criteria:

• Exemplified ODI’s core values of inclusive excellence, collaboration, respect and civility, leadership and partnerships, and promoting social and economic justice and equity
• Exhibited visionary and insightful leadership to confront and resolve inequities through strategic decision-making, allocation of resources, and establishment of priorities.
• Made a significant and sustained contribution that fosters diversity and inclusion in their broader community and/or organization.
• Implemented effective strategies to address the barriers that have prevented full participation from historically or currently underrepresented groups.
•  Broken historical barriers as pioneers in their given field.
• Implemented policies, procedures, and/or programs to enhance diversity on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, religious heritage, indigenous heritage, gender, disability, veteran or military service status, gender identity or expression, or socio-economic status.

Nomination Form Questions