Equity and Inclusive Communities Awards

Nominations are evaluated based on:

• The impact and reach of the nominee's actions or initiatives on enhancing equity and creating inclusive communities in the Faculty of Mathematics.

• Evidence of the nominee's sustained and ongoing commitment to advancing the Faculty of Mathematics’ Equity and Inclusive Communities Principles.

• The alignment of the nominee's actions or initiatives with the Faculty of Mathematics Strategic Framework.

• The innovation and creativity of the nominee's actions or initiatives in advancing the Faculty of Mathematics’ Equity and Inclusive Communities Principles. 

When nominations are being accepted, individuals are asked to submit their nominations via an online form that will collect the following information:

1. The name and contact information of the person or group being nominated. 
2. A description of how the person or group is linked to the Faculty of Mathematics.
3. An explanation of why the nominee is being nominated for the award, including the impact of their contributions, and how they align with the Faculty of Mathematics’ E&IC Principles
4. At least 2 letters of support from individuals affiliated with the University of Waterloo, preferably from the Faculty of Mathematics. The letters of support should be from individuals other than the individual submitting this form.

Based on their experiences adjudicating nominations to date, awards selection committees encourage individuals to consider the following prior to submitting their nominations.

1. Review the evaluation criteria before completing the nomination form and/or submitting letters of support. Clear alignment with these criteria strengthens the nomination.
2. Refer to the Faculty of Mathematics' Equity and Inclusive Communities (E&IC) Principles, and explicitly describe how the nominee’s activities advance one or more of these principles. The awards are intended to recognize contributions that promote equity and inclusion, so it is important to clearly articulate the connection between the nominee’s work and the principles.
3. Reflect on the impact and reach of the nominee’s activities within the Faculty, across the University, and beyond. The E&IC Principles consider a broad range of communities, and one measure of impact is the extent to which the nominee’s work engages multiple communities.
4. Seek letters of support from a diverse range of stakeholders. Letters from individuals in different roles (e.g., faculty, staff, students) and from various communities can help demonstrate the breadth and significance of the nominee’s contributions..