C-Ring Women’s Leadership Award nominations open
Prestigous award honors academically successful undergraduate women who exemplify advocacy for women and girls and a commitment to UC and community
The University of Cincinnati Women’s Center is accepting nominations for the 2020 C-Ring Women’s Leadership Award now through Oct. 11.
The award – a 10-karat gold ring – represents a legacy of UC undergraduate women who exemplify advocacy for women and girls, a commitment to the university and the community and academic excellence.
To be eligible for the award, the student must graduate between August 2019 and May 2020 with a 3.2 GPA and demonstrate a record of advocacy on behalf of women and girls.
The UC Women’s Center will celebrate all nominated women and their nominators at an October reception. Finalists and their nominators will be recognized at the annual UC Women’s Center Award Ceremony on March 27.
Faculty, staff and students may submit nominations via CampusLINK by Oct. 11. Students do not have to be nominated to apply. Applications must be submitted via CampusLINK by Nov. 25.
Questions may be directed to Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Nicole Mayo.
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