Nominations are being requested to help identify individuals deserving special recognition through a campus-wide award program. The Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community was established to honor achievements that contribute in substantial ways to the development and well-being of our diverse and evolving community. UC Davis faculty, staff, and students, and local community members are eligible for an award in any of the following categories:

Exemplary service that embodies the Principles of Community through outstanding leadership in areas of social and/or cultural understanding, local or regional community involvement, and/or collaborations leading to increased knowledge or expertise in areas of special interest to the campus.

All members of the UC Davis community are eligible for nomination. Six awards are available, one to a member of each of the following constituencies: Academic Senate, Academic Federation, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and members of the local community. The award process will consist of a nomination component, a selection component, and a special awards reception to be held on January 24, 2006, at the

Chancellor's Residence. A monetary prize will accompany receipt of the award.

Forms and any optional supporting documents should be submitted to Tammy McNiff, Program and Business Manager, Office of Campus Community Relations, 412 Mrak Hall, no later than Nov. 14, 2005.