Awards
Awards & Recognition
Every year, The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Students honors students, faculty, and staff as a way of recognizing achievements by and in support of women at Vanderbilt University.
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The Muliebrity Prize honors an undergraduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests and goals of women and girls, or that promote equity. Self-nominations are encouraged, as well as nominations by faculty, staff, advisors, friends and peers. The award will be announced at the annual Magnolia Awards Dinner in April, where the honoree will be presented with a cash award of $100 and a certificate.
Deadline: If you know someone who is deserving of this recognition, please submit your nomination to womenctr@vanderbilt.edu for more info or to nominate someone.
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The Mentoring Award honors a member of the Vanderbilt University community who fosters the professional and intellectual development of Vanderbilt women. The award will be announced in April, when the honoree will be presented with a special gift and certificate.
Deadline: If you know someone who is deserving of this recognition, please submit your nomination the Women's Center. Curriculum vitae of the nominee are also welcomed as well as up to three additional letters of support for the nominee. Please contact womenctr@vanderbilt.edu for more info or to nominate someone.
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The Mary Jane Werthan Award is given annually to honor an individual who has contributed to the advancement of women at Vanderbilt on a systemic level. It is named in honor of Mary Jane Werthan, the first woman member of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust.
Deadline: Nominations should be sent in the form of a letter to Nora Spencer, Director, and any supporting materials should be included. The award will be presented during the annual Margaret Cuninggim Lecture in the spring. Please contact womenctr@vanderbilt.edu for more info or to nominate someone.
Past honorees have included Rebecca Spires, Assistant Director of the Wellness Program (2006), Barbara Clinton, Director, Center for Health Services (2005), Dr. Alison Piepmeier, Women’s Studies (2004), Dr. Ronnie Steinberg, Women’s Studies (2003), Gay Welch, University Chaplain (2001), Gary F. Jensen, Professor of Sociology (1997).
Nominations will be accepted via email, mail or in person.
Send nominations via mail to: Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, Vanderbilt University, Box 351513, Station B, Nashville, TN 37235.
Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351513, 2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1513
phone: (615) 322-4843 | fax: (615) 343-0940
email: womenctr@vanderbilt.edu