Dr. Shari Robinson 2018 Womxn of Color Empowerment Staff Award recipient
Dr. Ee Lin Lee 2018 Womxn of Color Empowerment Faculty Award recipient
Stephanie Arroyo 2018 Womxn of Color Empowerment Student Award recipient
Victoria Matey 2017 Womxn of Color Empowerment Award recipient
Dr. Karen Dade 2016 Womxn of Color Empowerment Award recipient
Dr. Marie Eaton
2015 Womxn of Color Empowerment Award recipient
Shar Sarté Prince 2014 Womxn of Color Empowerment Award recipient
Maria del Rosario Corona 2013 Womxn of Color Empowerment Award recipient
22nd Annual Women of Color Empowerment Award
The purpose of the Women of Color Empowerment Award is to recognize a student, faculty or staff member at Western who has mentored or encouraged women of color students. This award honors an individual who has distinguished themselves by demonstrating excellence in contribution to women of color while enhancing understanding and sensitivity to their issues and concerns. All enrolled students, faculty, and staff of Western are eligible.
Nominees may demonstrate some or all of the following characteristics:
Creative • Compassionate • Determined • Inspirational • Positive • Supportive • Advocate • Community builder • Innovator • Leader • Mentor • Teacher/friend
Past Women of Color Empowerment Award Winners
Dr. Regina G. Barber – 2019
Dr. Jane Wong – 2019
Dr. Shari Robinson – 2018
Dr. Ee Lin Lee – 2018
Stephanie Arroyo – 2018
Victoria Matey – 2017
Dr. Karen Dade – 2016
Marie Eaton – 2015
Shar Sarté Prince – 2014
Maria del Rosario Corona-Horta – 2013
Dr. Kristen French – 2012
Joan Ullin – 2011
Liz Partolan-Fray (1948-2016) – 2010
Kayla Britt – 2009
Cecily Hazelrigg-Hernandez – 2008
Dr. Violet Malone (1935-2008) – 2008
Dr. Midori Takagi – 2007
Dr. Rosanne Kanhai – 2006
Dr. Lawrence J. Estrada – 2005
Stephany Hazelrigg – 2004
Dr. Reneé Collins – 2004
Sonia Arévalo-Hayes – 2004
Doris Kent – 2003
Dr. Kathleen Tomlonovic – 2002
Janna Cecka – 2001
Cora Hill – 2000