Women's Conference
Robin Morgan Award
Presented by WAND
About the Award
Established in 2001, the Robin Morgan Award is awarded annually to a staff woman who has worked at DU for at least two years, and who exemplifies an advocacy for women and goes beyond her job responsibilities. She should promote and enhance the University community by addressing the concerns of women through her example and her work with other women.
The award is named for Robin Morgan, who worked at DU from 1996-1997, and organized staff women to foster their professional development and enhance the mission of the University through women's voices and competence. The Robin Morgan Award is intended for a woman who carries on these ideals.
About Robin Morgan
Robin Morgan—an award-winning poet, novelist, political theorist, feminist activist, journalist, editor and best-selling author—has published more than 20 books, including the now-classic anthology Sisterhood Is Powerful.
Founder and president of The Sisterhood is Global Institute, recent co-founder of GlobalSister.org, and co-founder of The Women's Media Center, she serves on the boards of many women's organizations in the United States and abroad.
In 1990, as editor-in-chief of Ms. magazine, Morgan re-launched the magazine as an international, award-winning, ad-free bimonthly, resigning in 1994 to become consulting global editor.
A recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Prize (poetry) and numerous other honors, she lives in New York City.
Nominations
Any University employee may submit a nomination for this award, but nominees must be staff women only. This year's award will be presented at the 18th Annual DU Women's Conference on Friday, March 1, 2013.
To nominate a staff woman for the Robin Morgan Award, complete a nomination form (PDF). Please include examples and descriptions to illustrate your reasons for the nomination. The nomination form is due no later than Friday, February 1, 2013.
Submit the completed nomination form as an email attachment or through inter-campus mail to Donna Goben in Penrose Library, Aspen Hall 723.