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Advocate in Action Award

ERB is proud to introduce the DEIB Advocate in Action Award, honoring outstanding commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives. This award recognizes exceptional achievements by ERB member schools in DEIB practices that promote student support and academic success.

See you at the conference! Submit your award application today for a chance to win a free trip to the 2025 ERB Connections Conference in Austin, TX plus extra funds just for your school.

Application Details

Any ERB member school or organization in good standing is eligible for the award. Applicants should summarize their DEIB initiatives and clearly explain how these initiatives support inclusive student learning and academic success. Please refer to the application form for full details and requirements.

All applications will be reviewed by members of the ERB DEI Committee on completeness of the application as well as evidence of effectiveness with demonstrated impact on student well-being and academic growth of a diverse student population.

January 10, 2025

Deadline to Submit

All submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. PT on January 10, 2025. Email your completed application to awards@erblearn.org.
January 24, 2025

Decisions Announced

All applicants will be notified of ERB’s decisions.
April 2, 2025

Award Ceremony

Winners will be announced and presented with their award at the ERB Connections National Conference Welcome Reception.

Submit your application by December 6

Applicants must email their completed application to awards@erblearn.org by 5:00 p.m. PT, Friday, January 10, 2025.

Please direct any questions to awards@erblearn.org.

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