Nomination for the 2024 Honorees is open until February 27, 2024.
Women of Courage, Character, and Commitment Celebration is March 20, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall, Room 227.
Presented by the Gender and Sexuality Center, this award annually recognizes women from our campus and Lincoln communities who have made positive impacts though professional, personal, mentoring, or peer relationships. Honorees receive a free ticket to a special celebration event at which they will be recognized and presented with the award.
2023 Honorees
STUDENTS
- Jessica Dunn | sophomore, Film Studies & Women’s and Gender Studies, CAS
- Angela Huebert | graduate student, Audiology and Hearing Science Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Grad Studies
- Madison Hurst | senior, Political Science, CAS
- Lisa Mueller | junior, Pre-Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Science, CASNR
- Kalyssa Williams | junior, Landscape Architecture, CoArch
STAFF
- Cindy Agee | manager student family housing, University Housing, Student Affairs
- Lydia Coulson | alcohol & drug prevention project manager, Big Red Resilience & Well-being, Student Affairs
- Nancy Finken | chief content officer, Nebraska Public Media
- EmyRosa Kata | program coordinator for peer mentor and student experience, Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS)
- Emily Griffin Overocker | student success coordinator, HLCFPA
- Abigail Groth | assistant director of learning communities/academics, University Housing, Student Affairs
- Carrie Jackson | assistant director of reservations/events, Nebraska Unions, Student Affairs
- Mollie Rappl | assistant director of student services, University Housing Residence Life, Student Affairs
- Reshell Ray | associate director for programs & events, Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement, Student Affairs
- Lori Romano | director, center for academic success & transition, Center for Academic Success and Transition
- Brenda Sale | extension associate, NFP
- Melissa Wilkerson | director, Center of Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE), Student Affairs
FACULTY
- Dr. Dena Abbott | | assistant professor, Educational Psychology, CEHS
- Diane Barger | professor, Gleen Korff School of Music, HLCFPA
- Cassidy Emmerich | lecturer, Communication Studies, CAS
- Dr. Crystal Garcia | assistant professor, Educational Administration, CEHS
- Dr. Rumiko Handa | professor, Architecture, CoArch
- Dr. Melissa Homestead | professor, English, CAS
- Dr. Heather Hruskoci | assistant professor of practice, Educational Psychology, CEHS
- Dr. Trish Wonch Hill | research associate professor, Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education, CAS
- Dr. Laura K. Muñoz | assistant professor, Ethnic Studies and History, CAS
2022 Honorees
STUDENTS
- Rana Aribi | senior, Business Administration, CBA
- Murphy Cavanaugh | first-year law
- Meyri Ibrahim | junior, Political Science, CAS / Journalism, CoJMC
- Cassandra Neal | graduate student, Educational Administration, CEHS
- Liv O'Clair | junior, Psychology, CAS
- Izdihar (Vianne) Sheikh | senior, Emerging Media Arts, HLCFPA
STAFF
- Stephanie Alderson | assistant director, Women's Center, Student Affairs
- Tricia Besett-Alesch | director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Affairs
- Tamy Burnett | assistant director, University Honors Program
- Katie Jewell | associate director of academic programs, Athletics
- Lanie Stutz | victim advocate, Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE), Student Affairs
FACULTY
- Allison Bonander | | assistant professor of practice, Communication Studies, CAS
- Stephanie Bondi | associate professor of practice, Educational Administration, CEHS
- Amanda Gailey | associate professor, English, CAS
- Kim Hansen | assistant professor of practice, Biological Sciences, CAS
- Keri Mesropov | professional in residence, CoJMC
- Regina Werum | professor, Sociology, CAS