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Notable UT Woman Award

Nomination Deadline: January 13, 2012

The Commission for Women recognized its first Notable UT Woman in 1995 after a suggestion from then-University Historian Milton Klein that recommended that outstanding women connected with the university be honored on an annual basis.

In the past the award has recognized women from four rotating categories: administrator, alumnae, faculty, and staff. This year, the commission recognizes an administrator at the Knoxville campus. Commission members will select the honoree in February from a slate prepared by the Notable UT Woman Committee. The 2011-2012 award will honor a notable woman who is a present or past woman administrator at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Award Criteria/Attributes

  • A woman who is outstanding in her field of study
  • A woman who is a pioneer or groundbreaker—the first to achieve something noteworthy.
  • A woman who has conducted gender-related research or research with beneficial effects for women.
  • A woman who has rendered program support and development beneficial to the university community.
  • A woman who has improved the lives of women in the community or made a significantly positive impact on women’s lives.
  • A woman who has contributed to gender-related research or facilitated the implementation of research for women.

Information about the award and a list of recent award winners are available on the commission’s website and the Chancellor’s Honors website.

Completed nomination letters and a current CV or resume of the candidate should be submitted to Pam Hindle (phindle@utk.edu). Nomination letters should include the name of the nominator, department, e-mail address, and phone number.

All nominations must be received by January 13, 2012.