We are proud of our award-winning employees! This page includes awards and recognitions they've received over the years, with an emphasis on UMBC awards.
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- 2021 - Vicki Sipe, Technical Services, Lavender Legacy Award Nominee, LGBTQ Faculty/Staff Association (TH: I know Vicki was nominated for this but I don't know who actually won. Anyone know for sure? Web searching turns up 2020 award winner but not this year's, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (i3b)
- The Lavender Legacy Award is awarded to a past or current LGBTQ+-identified UMBC community member who has left a timeless impact on the UMBC LGBTQ+ community and who have been part of the UMBC community for at least three years. This person has gone above and beyond by demonstrating leadership in the LGBTQ+ community through demonstrating courage, compassion, partnership, and/or common courtesy. This award may go to anyone who's priceless contribution to UMBC's LGBTQ+ community echoes the celebration of diversity for which our institution is known for.
- 2019 - Beck Hertl, Reference, LGBTQ+ Advocate of the Year, Mosaic Center (TH: I need to check with Beck to see if they have some award text to share. This stuff is really hard to find on the website]Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (i3b)
- The recipient of the LGBTQ+ Advocate of the Year Award is someone who consistently shows a dedication to serving LGBTQ+ people at UMBC or in the greater LGBTQ+ community through their activism, research, or civic engagement. This person recognizes the challenges unique to many LGBTQ+ people and seeks to contribute to LGBTQ+ communities facing these challenges through their service. The person’s passion for service is evident to all those who surround them.