Primary Criteria

The nominee has developed or implemented an innovative program, policy, or activity to enhance diversity within the University; and/or
The nominee's contributions are distinctive and have a positive effect on building respect for diversity within the University community;
The nominee has gone above and beyond his/her job responsibilities.

Additional Criteria

A nomination which exemplifies characteristics that are innovative should:
- Be creative and unique;
- Introduce something new to the campus;
- Approach their task with a new perspective that results in new outcomes.
A nomination which exemplifies the characteristics of distinctiveness should:
- Be readily distinguishable in nature and quality from others;
- Exhibit excellence in process and outcome.
A nomination which has enhanced diversity within the University and/or has a positive effect on building respect for diversity within the University community should:
- Identify issues of importance to the creation of a diverse, inclusive University community as envisioned in the UI Human Rights Policy;
- Have the potential to effect or implement long-standing change, rather than a one-time event;
- Enhance The University of Iowa's diversity goals as stated in the University's strategic plan, Renewing The Iowa Promise: "Great Opportunities - Bold Expectations."