The Beloved Community Awards Program 

The Beloved Community Awards will recognize individuals (students, faculty, or staff) or groups throughout the university who most exemplify the aims of our beloved community, one in which all members are working together and are heard, respected and valued.

Recipients of the Beloved Community Award will be students, faculty, staff, or groups that meet any of the following criteria:

• Engage in frequent acts of kindness toward all, particularly those who may be “invisible” within the Rutgers community; makes others feel seen, heard, and valued;
• Addresses issues of equity in the workplace and/or community;
• Fosters and facilitates effective and meaningful dialogues across difference; makes exemplary efforts to bring together divergent points of view;
• Makes a difference in the lives of the residents of the cities and towns where Rutgers resides, bridging equity gaps and serving the most vulnerable populations;
• Rejects racism, bigotry and prejudice; embraces compassion and inclusion;
• Embodies an all-inclusive spirit, recognizing and treating others as unique beloved individuals

Nominators should submit a letter of support for the award nominee or group nominee detailing why the nominee should receive the Beloved Community Award. 

To submit your nomination for the Beloved Community Awards, please click here.

*SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominations must be received by Friday, March 25, 2022.

All awardees are expected to attend the Beloved Community Initiative Celebration Event on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 on the New Brunswick Campus to receive this award in person. More details to follow should you be selected.