Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Belonging
This honorary award acknowledges individuals whose actions, example and efforts contribute to a respectful and supportive environment at the university and in the Western New York community.
About this Award
An inclusive campus community enhances excellence in research and academic medicine by broadening and strengthening teaching, learning and scholarship. If you actively work to create a welcoming climate of respect and inclusiveness, you may be a good candidate for the Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Belonging.
The awards are presented by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ Office of Community Engagement and Inclusion.
Award Ceremony
Awards are presented during the Jacobs School’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards ceremony following the Stockton Kimball Lecture.
Eligibility
Awards are given annually to recipients in each the following categories:
- Medical (MD or MD/PhD) students
- Medical residents
- Graduate (PhD or MS) students
- Post-Doctoral associates
- Clinical or basic sciences faculty
- Staff
- Community Service Award for Jacobs School Faculty*
*For faculty members in the Jacobs School who have made significant contributions to support inclusion, diversity, equity and social justice in Western New York.
Previous recipients are not eligible for nomination.
Self nominations are not acceptable.
Senior associate deans and department chairs are not eligible.
All nominees must be a member of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Nominators
Faculty, residents, students and staff at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences may nominate individuals deserving of these awards.
Deadline
Check back on 2027 for new nominations
Review Committee Registration
If you are interested in serving on this review committee, fill out the registration form.
Submit Your Nomination
Nominations are now closed. Thank you for your support and check back in next year!
2026 Awardees
Congratulations to each one of our 2026 Award of Excellence Awardees. Your dedication and efforts do make the difference in our learning environment!
Erinn Mangona,, Medical Student Award
Laura Yusick, JD, Staff Award
Amanda Levy, DO, Resident Award
Cynthia Pristach, MD, Faculty Award
Prior Recipients
Contact
For questions about this award please contact smbs-inclusion@buffalo.edu.