Beginning January 16, 2023, GIESO will be accepting nominations for exceptional faculty, staff, or administrators who have provided exemplary contributions to the LGBTQ+ community through the advancement of the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. This award demonstrates the institution’s commitment to fostering a more welcome campus culture and climate, and shows LGBTQ+ employees that they are seen, and they are valued as a vibrant part of the WSU community.