Athena Student Excellence Award

• The nomination period is currently closed.
• Nominations are sought from the U of I community. Self-nominations are also accepted.
• Each submission must include:
  • A narrative demonstrating how the nominee meets or exceeds the award criteria (500 word maximum).
  • The nominator can add an optional letter of recommendation from another U of I faculty or staff member.
• Self-nominees must submit:
  • A narrative demonstrating how they meet or exceed the award criteria (500 word maximum); and
  • A letter of recommendation from a U of I faculty or staff member.

• Commitment to promoting access, inclusion, and the advancement of women through their course of study and/or co-curricular activities;
• Efforts to advance women personally, professionally, and/or academically; and
• Other exceptional qualifications of service in gender equality.

The nominating individual is encouraged to explain how this award could help further the nominee's efforts.

Any current University of Idaho degree-seeking student is eligible for nomination.

The award amount will be determined annually and distributed by the U of I Foundation.

The recipient will be awarded during the Woman of the Year Awards.