Our Ignatian heritage is the living legacy of Ignatius Loyola. It is a rich heritage of faith, seeking God in everyday life; a profound commitment to the [marginalized] and to issues of social responsibility and justice. Ignatius believed that it is imperative to act upon what is learned–to use our values in service to humanity. We are called to make a difference as "persons for others." The Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice Award is given to annually to a program or initiative that is aimed at or an individual or a group of persons who demonstrates a strong commitment to issues of diversity and social justice in Jesuit higher education.
Nominate a colleague or program for the Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice Award
Past Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice Award Recipients:
2026 - Dr. Charlene Brown-McKenzie, Georgetown University
2025 - Amanda Chavez, Santa Clara University
2024 - Paige Gardner, Seattle University
2023 - Burke Scholarship Program, Marquette University
2021 - Diversity Monologues, Gonzaga University
2020 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Committee, Fordham University
2019 - Rise: Ready to Inspire Success & Excellence, Marquette University
2018 - Magis Row, Georgetown University
2017 - Slut Shaming Program, Xavier University
2016 - Henry Ward, Loyola Marymount University
2015 - Service for Justice Residential College, Fairfield University
2014 - Intercultural Facilitators Program, Loyola Marymount University
2014 - Sadika Sulaiman Hara, Loyola University Chicago
2013 - LGBT and Ally Network of Support, Fordham University
2013 - African American Male Scholars Initiative, Saint Louis University
2026 - Dr. Charlene Brown-McKenzie, Georgetown University
2025 - Amanda Chavez, Santa Clara University
2024 - Paige Gardner, Seattle University
2023 - Burke Scholarship Program, Marquette University
2021 - Diversity Monologues, Gonzaga University
2020 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Committee, Fordham University
2019 - Rise: Ready to Inspire Success & Excellence, Marquette University
2018 - Magis Row, Georgetown University
2017 - Slut Shaming Program, Xavier University
2016 - Henry Ward, Loyola Marymount University
2015 - Service for Justice Residential College, Fairfield University
2014 - Intercultural Facilitators Program, Loyola Marymount University
2014 - Sadika Sulaiman Hara, Loyola University Chicago
2013 - LGBT and Ally Network of Support, Fordham University
2013 - African American Male Scholars Initiative, Saint Louis University