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Nominations Open for Teamwork and Diversity Awards

Nomination deadline is Sept. 16 for two of Duke’s highest employee honors

Duke School of Nursing's Julie Cusatis poses with Duke President Richard H. Brodhead during the 2015 Teamwork and Diversity Awards ceremony. Photo by Duke Photography.
Duke School of Nursing's Julie Cusatis poses with Duke President Richard H. Brodhead during the 2015 Teamwork and Diversity Awards ceremony. Photo by Duke Photography.

Do you know a colleague who fosters a collaborative work environment or demonstrates respect for differing viewpoints?

Nominate that coworker for a Teamwork or Diversity Award, two of Duke’s highest employee honors. The annual awards recognize employees who advance Duke’s values and important departmental or university-wide projects.

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 16 and requires a nomination and letter(s) of support explaining how the nominee meets the award criteria. 

Julie Cusatis received a 2015 Diversity Award for helping to diversify the background of nursing students as well as supporting doctoral study joint programming between Duke and Winston-Salem State University, a historically black university.

“It’s so important to just take a moment out of the day to acknowledge someone for the work that they do,” said Cusatis, the senior manager of international programs in the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives for the Duke School of Nursing. “It makes you feel good and it definitely builds morale.”

Awards will be presented at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in November. Visit the Duke Human Resources website to find the Teamwork Award and Diversity Award nomination forms.