The Rutgers  Awards for Excellence in Global Engagement recognize and celebrate faculty, staff, students, and alumni for their outstanding contributions in the fields of i) global education; ii) international programs; iii) global diversity, equity, and inclusion; iv) international collaborations and partnerships; v) and/or global and cross-cultural competencies at Rutgers University or in their fields or discipline. 


The awards not only help celebrate the excellence in global engagement and outstanding work of select members of the university, but they also serve as a resource to inspire other members of the Rutgers community to be globally engaged. 


All nominations are due by Monday, September 11, 2023.


Upon selecting the award category below, the following information will be required to complete this nomination form: 

  • Faculty and Staff Awards: Faculty or Staff Nominee's Name, Email, Campus and School, Department, and Title 
  • Student Award:  Student Nominee's Name (or Name of Student Organization), Email, Major/Field of Study, Expected Graduation Date, and Campus and School 
  • Alumni Award:  Alumni Nominee's Name, Email, Campus, School and Year of Graduation, Major/Field of Study, Current Employer and Title 
  • Nominator:  Nominator's Name, Email, Rutgers affiliation, and Campus 
  • Nomination Support Letter (max 500 words)
For questions/inquiries, please contact Greg Costalas at gcostalas@global.rutgers.edu.



About Nominee








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E.g.: 2024
Nomination Support Letter: (max 500 words)

Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment to international education and global and cross-cultural understanding at Rutgers. In addition, nominees must have demonstrated their commitment to the values of a Scarlet Knight (i.e., authentic, inclusive, responsible, resilient, and engaged). Successful nominees must have been actively involved in programs and activities at home and/or abroad that contribute to fostering global competencies and leadership.
  • Please explain why you are recommending this nominee.
  • Be sure to include the names and websites of any relevant global partners, international institutions or global organizations with whom the nominee has worked, if applicable.
  • Highlight the communities who benefited or were impacted by the nominee's global work.



E.g.: 2020

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Nomination Support Letter: (max 500 words)

Nominees must be Rutgers graduates, former students, or former scholars who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to global education, advancement, peace, or justice. Nominees must have been instrumental in advancing Rutgers’ reputation globally as a recognized global leader.
  • Please explain why you are recommending this nominee, keeping in mind that a major part of their international contributions must have occurred during their employment or enrollment at Rutgers, or at least be in association with Rutgers.
  • Be sure to include the names and websites of any relevant global partners, international institutions or global organizations with whom the nominee has worked, if applicable.
  • Highlight the communities who benefited or were impacted by the nominee's global work.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

Nomination Support Letter: (max 500 words)

Nominees must have demonstrated excellence in leadership and support for international education, global teaching and learning, service to the international community, global partnerships, and/or conduct research with a significant international component and impact.
  • Please explain why you are recommending this nominee, keeping in mind that a major part of their international contributions must be in association with Rutgers or have occurred during their employment at Rutgers.
  • Be sure to include the names and websites of any relevant global partners, international institutions, or global organizations with whom the nominee has worked, if applicable.
  • Highlight the communities who benefited or were impacted by the nominee's global work.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

If the department or center/institute displays "No results found", please select " Department Not Listed" or " Center/Institute Not Listed" We will reach out to you for this information after you submit this form.

Nomination Support Letter: (max 500 words)

Nominees must have demonstrated excellence in advancing global understanding, fostering global diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting and inspiring the international community on and off-campus, and promoting global engagement at Rutgers through innovative and creative initiatives, practices, and partnerships.
  • Please explain why you are recommending this nominee, keeping in mind that a major part of their international contributions must have occurred during their employment or enrollment at Rutgers, or at least be in association with Rutgers.
  • Be sure to include the names and websites of any relevant global partners, international institutions or global organizations with whom the nominee has worked, if applicable.
  • Highlight the communities who benefited or were impacted by the nominee's global work.

About Nominee



Nomination Support Letter: (max 500 words)

Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment to international education and global and cross-cultural understanding at Rutgers. In addition, nominees must have demonstrated their commitment to the values of a Scarlet Knight (i.e., authentic, inclusive, responsible, resilient, and engaged). Successful nominees must have been actively involved in programs and activities at home and/or abroad that contribute to fostering global competencies and leadership.
  • Please explain why you are recommending this nominee.
  • Be sure to include the names and websites of any relevant global partners, international institutions or global organizations with whom the nominee has worked, if applicable.
  • Highlight the communities who benefited or were impacted by the nominee's global work.

About Nominator







Once clicking submit, your nomination will be submitted.
 
For questions, please contact Greg Costalas at gcostalas@global.rutgers.edu.

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