Legacy Awards Nominations

Nomination Deadline: February 3, 2023

2023 Legacy Award Nomination Form

For more information, please contact Diversity Programs & Services at 706-507-8589 or diversity@columbusstate.edu

Award Categories

Alumni Award: Presented to a Columbus State University graduate who has demonstrated service in the community and/or campus.

Civic Engagement Award: Presented to a business or an organization in the Columbus community that has served as advocates and has made a commitment through its organization/business efforts to advance the objectives of diversity and inclusion.

Community Outreach Award: Presented to a student who has demonstrated an aptitude to promote leadership while embodying a sense of service.

Faith-Based and Humanitarian Award: Presented to an individual who has exemplified a significant interest in the continued efforts of building strong, faith-based communities and promoting the initiative by breaking down religious barriers and seeking commonality despite the obvious differences.

Lavender Alliance Community Award: Presented to an LGBTQ student, supporter, ally, or friend of the LGBTQ community who has made a notable contribution, shown significant support, advanced a particular cause, or given support within the LGBTQ community.

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award: Presented to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated an aptitude to promote leadership while embodying a sense of service.

W.D. Feeney Award: Presented to a student who is committed to enhancing accessibility, inclusion, and the elimination of any barriers that may obstruct the full participation of persons with disabilities.

Women's Leadership Award: Presented to a student who has demonstrated significant leadership on campus in advancing the causes of women and/ or girls.

Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Award: Recognizes a student of Hispanic or Latino heritage with family residing in the United States who is in good academic standing, with a preference given to incoming freshmen in the College of Education. This scholarship is made possible by the Goizueta Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia.