Women of Color at Penn Awards
African-American Resource Center
The National Institute for Women of Color (NIWC) has proclaimed March 1st National Women of Color Day. Penn, UPHS, Presbyterian and Pennsylvania Hospital seek to increase our awareness of the talents and achievements of women of color by recognizing those who support women of color, regardless of their sex, gender, race, or other status with the Women of Color Award.
The Women of Color Awards are given in recognition of individuals who have conscientiously endeavored to increase respect for women of color at Penn, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian, Pennsylvania Hospitals and the Delaware Valley community.
Annually, awards are given in up to six categories: Helen O. Dickens, Joann Mitchell Outstanding Legacy, faculty/staff, graduate and/or professional student, undergraduate student, and community member. The award criteria is outlined below.
Criteria
Helen O. Dickens Award Criteria
Nominees must be affiliated with University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian or Pennsylvania Hospital, other Penn affiliates, and have demonstrated over 25 years of previously recognized service and demonstrate:
- Outstanding leadership
- Distinguished service
- Positive impact on the community
- Commitment to enhancing the quality of life for and/or serving as a role model for women of color
Joann Mitchell Outstanding Legacy Award Criteria
Nominees must be affiliated with University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian or Pennsylvania Hospital, and University of Pennsylvania affiliates, the Philadelphia area, have provided exceptional and/or long term service to the Women of Color Organization and have demonstrated:
- Attendance in Women of Color Executive Planning meetings
- Held leadership roles in the various committees
- Created an innovative enhancement to the WOCAP initiative
- Worked to ensure the existence of the organization for posterity (Does not preclude receipt of other WOCAP awards)
Criteria and Award Winners
Faculty, Staff, Student, Community Member Criteria
Faculty/staff, graduate and/or professional student, undergraduate student, and community member nominees must be affiliated with University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian or Pennsylvania Hospital, or the local Philadelphia area and must have demonstrated:
- Exceptional leadership
- Distinguished service
- Positive impact on the community
- Commitment to enhancing quality of life for and/or serving as a role model for women of color
2022 Women of Color Award Recipients
The 2022 Women of Color Awards were presented to four individuals in the following areas:
•Faculty or Staff. Sharon Irving
•Graduate and/or professional student. Kyabeth Torres
•Undergraduate student. Mya Gordon
•Community member. Shelah Harper
•Joan Mitchell. Dr. Valerie Dorsey-Allen
•Helen O. Dickens. Dr. Diane Waff
Annual Women of Color Awards Tickets, Information and Nominations
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Learn more about the 2023 Women's Conference.
*SUBMIT AN AWARD NOMINATION (ONLINE)
NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE November 18, 2022
NOMINATE A WOMAN OF COLOR TODAY!
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