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Celebrate the builders of a diverse and inclusive community

The Juliette Moore Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes those individuals who best exemplify the hard work and dedication that go into the ongoing development of a diverse and inclusive community.

Nomination period is CLOSED.

The nomination period happens in the fall of each year.

Nomination information

Other Information

In 2003, the Juliette Moore Distinguished Leadership Award was established by the Founders’ People of Color Planning Committee to recognize those individuals who best exemplify the hard work and dedication that go into the continuing creation of a diverse and inclusive community. These individuals, through their actions and example, provide members with a standard of excellence to aspire to and achieve.

The award is the highest tribute the Founders’ People of Color Planning Committee can pay to a member of NIRSA. It recognizes and rewards those individuals who have distinguished themselves as truly extraordinary and who serve as an inspiration to all of us. The award strives to honor those who have helped further the goal of building a diverse and inclusive culture in our association by fostering equality of opportunity, encouraging diverse perspectives, and creating a welcoming and supportive climate in our association. The award was created to further highlight our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Eligibility

  • Receive nomination from a current student or professional NIRSA member
  • Serve as an advocate and a role model for creating diverse and inclusive culture
  • Hold a current NIRSA professional membership and have been active for the last two years
  • Nominee has not received the award previously
  • Be a member in good standing and exemplify standards of ethical behavior, consistent with the NIRSA Member Code of Ethics

Selection Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate a commitment to service, leadership, mentoring, inclusion and support of diversity in the NIRSA.

Important elements include:

  • Serving in a significant leadership role
  • Positively influencing the advancement of inclusion
  • Creating and championing initiatives
  • Longtime effective leadership
  • Enhancing and fostering equality of opportunity

The nominee should demonstrate a selfless dedication, trusting and caring atmosphere in our NIRSA community.

Award Recipients

2025-2020

2025: Liz Henry

2024: Wendy Windsor, Ed.D., RSS

2023: Mark Williams

2022: Stefani Plummer

2021: Kevin Martin

2020: Andrea Snead

2019-2010

2019: Lashica Thomas

2018: Jean McClellan-Holt

2017: Jocelyn Hill

2016: David Davenport

2015: Demond Pryor

2014: Ken Hill

2013: Marsha Shelton & Horace Moody Jr.

2012: Tony Daniels

2011: J Michael Dunn

2010: Paul Wilson

2009-2003

2009: NIRSA (NIA) Founding Schools

2008: R. Kevin Marbury

2007: Herman Williams

2006: Stan Shingles

2005: Mirum Washington-White

2004: Juliette Moore

2003: Lee Wasson

Award Namesake

In Memoriam Juliette Moore

Juliette Moore

NIRSA’s first Black female President and founder of the NIRSA People of Color Social

Entry Fee & Payment Information

Nomination is free