Diversity and Inclusion

Excellence in Diversity Award

 

We are taking time this year to revamp the Excellence in Diversity Award criteria. We want to ensure our award aligns with our evolving goals and objectives. As a result, the award is paused and will not be accepting nominations for this year. We look forward to launching the updated criteria in early 2027.

2025 Award Recipient(s)

Shabanaa Bush, NASO Secretary (former President), will accept the award on behalf of NASO at the Fall Awards Celebration!
 
Below is the list of all members and their advisor:
 
Native American Student Organization
  • Jordan Morseau - President
  • Angela Martin - Vice-President
  • Shabanaa Bush - Secretary
  • Jonah Necklace - Treasurer
  • Kendall Porter - Community Involvement Chair
  • Chris Smit - Community Involvement Chair
  • Aanjé GreyMountain - Graphics
  • Mohammed Asif
  • Amy Austin
  • Alex Beecroft
  • WSA, Director of Sustainability
  • Rebekah Dykema
  • Aubrey Ferris
  • Savannah Gregg
  • Robin GreyMountain
  • Sami Hurst
  • Cheyenne Kookesh
  • Emma Maher
  • Dylan Offman
  • Riley O'Rourke
  • Bethanni Ramsey
  • Cerena Read
  • Alex Renfro
  • Sabby Sahasrabudhe
  • Mark Smit
  • Chasy Somwhang
  • Helena St. Onge-Kissinger
  • Kyla Stone
  • Skyler J. Wolverton
  • Jordan Woods
     
2025 excellence in diversity award nominees
Please join us in congratulating the 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award Recipients:
  • Cynthia Klekar Cunningham, PhD
  • College of Health and Human Services IT department:
    • Joshua M Enos
    • Nathan Wollensak
    • Elizabeth Kowalski-Wendt
    • C. J. Shashank
    • Atticus “Moroni” Wesel
    • Darshan Sathish
    • Aylin Aytemiz
    • Conner Aspinall
    • Beatrix Renner
    • Sochima Umobi
  • College of Health and Human Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
    • Dr. Carrie Barrett
    • Wan Chen
    • Dr. Elyse Connors
    • Jillian Fraze
    • Eric Comer
    • Dr. Betty Dennis
    • Joshua Enos
    • Dr. Angela Groves
    • Dr. Janet Hahn
    • Charles Hanks
    • Dr. Azalia Gonzalez
    • Dawn Smith
    • Tanya Timmerman
    • Dr. Pamela Wadsworth
    • Dr. Anna Yelick
 
2024 Diversity Awards Recipients
  • Tony Denis (Director of graduate student recruitment and retention)
  • Leah Latumaerissa (International Student)
  • WMU Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. 

2023 Diversity Awards Recipients

  • WMU Athletics Diversity Task Force
    • Amy Washington
    • Julian Jones
    • Colleen Munson
    • Danny Walen
    • Luchara Wallace
    • Ryan Tomlinson
    • Timothy Herrmann
    • Shane Clipfell
    • Devin Johnson
    • Dan Bartholomae
    • Keanah Smith
  • WMU Professional Development Institute
  • Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark
  • College of Health & Human Services Diversity and Inclusion Committee
    • Dr. Elissa Allen
    • Dr. Carrie Barrett
    • Dr. Jan Bedrosian
    • Tanya Timmerman
    • Wan Chen
    • Brett Closson
    • Casie Watts
    • Dr. Elyse Connors
    • Dr. Betty Dennis
    • Dr. Steve Eberth
    • Jillian Fraze
    • Dr. Yvonne Jackson
    • Joel Krauss
    • Ajenae McGill
    • Laura Tataille
    • Dr. Shannon McMorrow
    • Dr. Maria Roche-Dean
    • Dr. Dee Sherwood
    • Levi Soto
    • Rachel Koeson
    • John Stanford
    • Marian Tripplett
    • Dr. Tiffany White
    • Jessica Wilson
    • Eric Comer

  • David Paul

  • Megan Grunert Kowalske

We are grateful for their efforts to impact WMU by fostering and promoting an environment that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. On behalf of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and WMU, we would like to say thank you for your work DEI champions and thank you to the selection review committee for your work in selecting this year's award recipients. 

Each year the nomination process allows us to learn about some of the exceptional work towards creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning environment. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and honor the work of our colleagues and students who support and exemplify the Diversity and Multiculturalism Action Plan (DMAP).

Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Excellence in Diversity Award Recipients:

  • College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
    • Diana Hernández
    • Liliana Salas
    • Maria Mata
    • Ashley Bravo
    • Jose Alexis Mejia
    • Amy Belmares
    • Cristian Cardoso
    • Priscilla Flores
    • Lisbeth Morales
    • Magali Carrillo
  • Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Committee
    • Dr. Suzie Nagel-Bennett
    • Michael Smith
    • Janice Quakenbush
    • Connor Kirkpatrick
    • Emily Hazel
    • Ciji Hiser
    • Michael Smith
    • Melissa Kuepfer
    • Bonnie Pfingst
    • Dr. Ewa Urban
    • Brian Fuller
    • Alicia Chenault
    • Jeremy Ynclan
    • Beth Northuis
  • Future Teachers of Color (RSO)
    • DeShaun Cornelius
    • Marcus Moore
    • Hailey Timmerman
    • William Wright
    • Sarah Giramia
    • Terry Patton
    • Jarae McCoy