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2024 ODI Hall of Fame Award Nomination Form Questions

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2024 ODI Hall of Fame Award Nomination Form

The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will honor members of the Ohio State community who have advanced the ideals of diversity, equity, inclusion and community engagement through exemplary leadership. These awardees have demonstrated outstanding achievements and sustained commitment through practical action to the pursuit of cultural diversity and inclusion in the community and workplace.

Nominator Information

Is this a group, department or unit nomination? 

  • Yes
  • No

Name(s) of nominating group, department or unit

Nominator's or Contact's First Name

Nominator's or Contact's Middle Name

Nominator's or Contact's Last Name

Nominator's or Contact's Phone Number

Nominator's or Contact's Preferred Email Address

Relationship to Nominee


Nominee Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Nominee's Name at the Time of Graduation

Nominee's Phone Number

Nominee's Preferred Email Address

Other Schools Attended and Degrees (including Honorary)

Nominee's Present Occupation or Profession

Nominee's Present Employer (if applicable)


Please provide a supporting statement about why you believe this individual deserves recognition as an ODI Hall of Fame Award recipient. Please speak to the following awards criteria and community service as it relates to diversity and inclusion. (500 Word Limit)

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.

Academic Achievements (250 Word Limit)

Honors and Awards (250 Word Limit)

Community Service (250 Word Limit)

Professional Achievements (250 Word Limit)


Resume or CV: Please upload a copy of nominee's resume or CV, if available. Please note that you will not get a confirmation that your file was uploaded. If you would like to receive confirmation that your file was uploaded or if you are unable to upload a copy of the nominee's resume or CV, please email it to odi@osu.edu.