Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Awards
Each year, Diversity Abroad celebrates institutions, organizations, professionals, and students who have developed inclusive practices that foster diversity and inclusion in international education and cultural exchange. Awardees are announced during the Awards Gala at the Annual Global Inclusion Conference. Nominations for the 2024 EDIIE Awards are now open. Submit your nomination by May 10, 2024 to be considered.
Institutional/Organizational Awards
The Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Awards for organizations and institutions highlight outstanding achievements of institutions and organizations that have developed practices and policies that foster diversity and inclusion in global education and exchange and/or promote an inclusive environment for international students on campus.
The awards recognize innovation and excellence in the following categories:
Outreach, marketing, and recruitment are three areas by which professionals manage the message about what global opportunities can offer students. This award recognizes excellence, at the institutional/organizational level, in messaging and methods that resonate with and have led to proven results in attracting students from diverse & underrepresented backgrounds to global opportunities.
Ensuring that students from diverse & underrepresented backgrounds have relevant information during pre-departure, are effectively supported while abroad, and are provided with opportunities to reflect on their experiences when they return is critical to the success of global programming efforts. This award recognizes excellence, at the institutional/organizational level, in the implementation of inclusive practices for engagement & support of diverse and underrepresented students. Examples may include inclusive curricular and co-curricular activities that appeal to students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in global opportunities, innovative systems to make global opportunities financially feasible for more students, among others.
With the U.S. hosting over 1 million international students, how are universities and colleges supporting their academic success as well as personal and professional growth? This award recognizes excellence, at the institutional/organizational level, in fostering an inclusive climate that supports international students as integral members of the campus community and encourages meaningful interactions among all students.
The Champion Award recognizes an institution/organization that exemplifies the vision and ideals of Diversity Abroad to support diversity & inclusive excellence in global education. The institution/organization who receives this award will be recognized as a leader within the field of international education and cultural exchange in championing Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in global education on a broad scale.
Selected by a review committee representing a diversity of professional perspectives, the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Awards are unique in their focus on recognizing exemplary practices at the institutional/organizational level that increase access and foster diversity and inclusion in international education and exchange. The institutional/organizational awards are open to educational institutions (e.g., institutions of higher education, post-secondary institutions) and international education organizations (e.g. associations, education abroad providers, fellowship programs, foundations, etc.) both in the U.S. and abroad. In either case, excellence in diversity & inclusion should permeate a significant portion of the organization or institution.
Recipients of the EDIIE Award are encouraged to have at least one institutional/organizational representative registered for the Global Inclusion Conference.
All nominations must include:
- A completed online nomination form.
- A brief description (approx. 600 words) of the institution or organization’s collective efforts based on the nomination award type (see descriptions above). Applicants should include outcomes, statistics, testimonials, and other data that exemplify how their efforts have improved access and opportunities for these student populations.
- A letter of support from the institution’s Chief Academic Officer, Provost, President, or Chancellor.
NOTE: Nominees for institutional/organizational awards must be a Diversity Abroad Member.
Individual Professional Awards
The Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Awards also recognize the outstanding advancements and achievements of individual administrators, faculty or staff in the U.S. and abroad who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of international education and exchange.
The awards recognize innovation and excellence in the following categories:
This award is open to professionals in the U.S. and abroad who are at the beginning stages of their career and who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of international education and exchange.
This award is open to administrators, faculty or staff in the U.S. and abroad who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of international education and exchange.
This award recognizes the leadership of an individual who has made it an institutional priority to elevate diversity, equity and inclusion in international education across campus. A successful nominee will have made significant contributions through strategic planning, fundraising, setting institutional goals and otherwise, that have supported all students having equitable access to global educational opportunities as well as the expansion of the institution’s international initiatives.
Note: Nominees for this award category must presently hold a position as President, Chancellor (or equivalent) of a higher education institution in the U.S. and abroad.
Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Award
This award is open to faculty (of any rank or status), instructors, or others who has developed and offered education abroad programming in an inclusive manner. Individuals are working to ensure that students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are supported through the curriculum and teaching practices is critical to student success and participation in global learning opportunities. Examples may include the curriculum they designed and/or practices they employ on-site to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Applicants may be nominated by a colleague or may self-nominate.
Recipients of the EDIIE Awards are encouraged to register at least one institutional/organizational representative for the Global Inclusion Conference.
All nominations must include:
- A completed online nomination form.
- A brief description (approx. 600 words) of the individual’s contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in international education. Applicants should outline career and professional highlights and may include additional letters of reference or materials that exemplify the individual’s efforts.
- A resume highlighting the applicant’s qualifications.
NOTE: Nominees for the individual awards must be affiliated with a Diversity Abroad Member Institution/Organization
Global Student Leadership Awards
The Global Student Leadership Awards highlights the passion and commitment of students at the undergraduate and graduate level. Awardees are particularly known on their campuses for embodying the mission and vision of Diversity Abroad by advocating for global education in their communities; engaging in research contributing to our understanding of diversity & inclusion in global education; and/or innovative social impact programming.
The awards recognize students in the following categories:
The student award is open to one graduate student in the U.S. who has global education experience. Awardees have made significant contributions to increasing awareness of and access to global opportunities for diverse students at their home institution through academic, research, community and/or campus engagement activities. Graduate nominees are encouraged to register for the Global Inclusion Conference.
The student award is open to one undergraduate student in the U.S. who has global education experience. Awardees have made significant contributions to increasing awareness of and access to global opportunities for diverse students at their home institution through academic, research, community and/or campus engagement activities. Undergraduate nominees are encouraged to attend the Global Student Leadership Summit.
Applicants may be nominated by a supervisor, other campus-based contact, or provider program representative.
All nominations must include:
- A completed online nomination form
- A brief description (approx. 600 words) of the students’ contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of international education and exchange. Applicants should outline highlights based on the descriptions above and may include additional letters of reference or materials that exemplify the individual’s efforts.
NOTE: Nominees for the individual awards must be a representative from a Diversity Abroad Member.
