Annual Samuel DuBois Cook Awards Ceremony

Nomination Criteria

Each year, the Samuel DuBois Cook Society recognizes community members who follow Dr. Cook's example of social activism and leadership. In that spirit we seek nominees who, in their work and life, have helped improve relations amongst people of all backgrounds at Duke and beyond.

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The Raymond Gavins Distinguished FaCulty Award

The Samuel DuBois Cook Society invites nominations of Duke faculty who in their work and life have helped improve relations amongst people of all backgrounds at Duke and beyond. In evaluating nominees, the committee seeks faculty members who embody the spirit of Dr. Cook's vision through:

• Actively nurturing a sense of community and belonging.
• Dedication to leadership and social activism.
• Fostering positive and constructive interpersonal and intergroup dynamics between Duke and Durham.
• Cultivating positive relationships on the basis of an enlightened appreciation and knowledge of our historic interdependence.

Samuel DuBois Cook Society Award

The Samuel DuBois Cook Society invites nominations of Duke staff, administrators, students (undergraduate, graduate or professional) and members from the larger community who, in their work and life, have helped improve relations amongst people of all backgrounds at Duke and beyond. In evaluating nominees, the committee seeks members of the Duke community who embody the spirit of Dr. Cook's vision through:

• Actively nurturing a sense of community and belonging.
• Dedication to leadership and social activism.
• Fostering positive and constructive interpersonal and intergroup dynamics between Duke and Durham.
• Cultivating positive relationships on the basis of an enlightened appreciation and knowledge of our historic interdependence.

Please contact Amanda Gonzalez, Program Director for Special Events, at
amanda.gonzalez@duke.edu if you have questions or would like more information.

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