Call for Nominations: DEWIS Award 2024
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the DEWIS Award 2024, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to promoting an inclusive work environment and advancing gender equality and diversity at TU Delft, particularly for women scientists.
We are proud to honor two individuals annually, one from each of the following categories:
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The Early Career Employee Award (PhD candidates, postdocs, and junior staff) is aimed at those in the early stages of their academic or professional careers.
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The Advanced Career Employee Award (senior staff and professors) is intended for individuals with more extensive experience in their field.
Award Criteria
We seek nominations for individuals (f/m/x) who meet one or multiple of the following criteria:
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Promotes Gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Actively contributes to enhancing gender diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering competency development among TU Delft-employed faculty and support staff.
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Addresses Key Areas: Successfully tackles gender diversity and equity challenges in critical domains such as recruitment, education, retention, campus climate, research, networking, or fieldwork.
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Leads Awareness Initiatives: Takes the initiative to lead efforts that raise awareness and understanding of gender diversity and equity within the TU Delft community.
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Champions Change: Demonstrates leadership in advocating for gender diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative policies and research.
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Fosters Inclusive Relationships: Implements strategies to cultivate a gender-diverse workplace and build inclusive relationships among colleagues.
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Maximizes Potential: Showcases behaviors and initiatives that unlock the potential of all individuals in the workplace.
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Stimulates Inclusion Best Practices: Enhances competency through best practices that promote an inclusive environment.
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Acts as a Role Model: Inspires others by serving as a role model for various audiences, including individuals from different age groups and career stages.
Nomination Process
To nominate an individual, please submit:
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A letter of nomination from any TU Delft staff member, paying particular attention to
how the nominee's activities reflect one or more of the criteria noted below, in no more than one single-spaced page.
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Short curriculum vitae or historical background of the nominee (individual or group).
Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, supervisors, or students of TU Delft, or the nominee can self-nominate.
Deadline for Nominations
All nominations must be submitted by 6 December to award-dewis@tudelft.nl
Selection Committee
The selection committee consists of all DEWIS Board Members, a Faculty Diversity Officer, and the Vice-Rector Magnificus. The DEWIS coordinator will support the committee by handling communication and managing the applications. The Vice-Rector Magnificus of TU Delft will present the award to the winners during the annual DEWIS Symposium.
Prize
Individual winners will receive a prize of €1,000. This amount will be allocated to a departmental account, to be used at the discretion of the recipient for initiatives that promote gender diversity, equity, and inclusion within their department.
Award Ceremony
The recipients of the DEWIS Award will be announced during the annual DEWIS Symposium on 14 January, where their contributions will be celebrated in the presence of the Executive Board and the DEWIS community.
Why Nominate?
Recognizing individuals who champion diversity and gender equality inspires a more inclusive academic culture at TU Delft and empowers future generations of women scientists. Your nomination could shine a light on a colleague who has gone above and beyond to make TU Delft a better, more equitable place for all.