2025 SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD WINNERS!
The WGS Center for Social Justice is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Social Justice Awards. Each award is given in recognition of exceptional dedication to fostering diversity, education, and actionable commitment to social justice within our institution and the broader community. The recipients were all honored at our recent departmental End of Year Ceremony.
Award Recipients:
Student Social Justice Award: L'eric Houston, Mathaus Campos, Emily Bonner. In recognition of outstanding contributions to social justice initiatives by a student.
Professional Staff Social Justice Award: Yvette Cassadore (Assistant Supervisor and Student Specialist). Awarded to a professional staff member who exemplifies dedication to social justice in their professional conduct and initiatives.
Faculty Research Commitment to Social Justice Awards: Dr. Venera Bekteshi (Social Work). Honoring a faculty member whose research significantly advances the understanding and practice of social justice.
Community Engagement Commitment to Social Justice Award: Dr. V. Nicholas LoLordo and Catherine R. Mintler (Oklahoma Prison Writers and Artists Foundation: OPWAF), and Dr. Katey Baruth (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Association). Celebrating a community member's exceptional commitment to promoting social justice through active engagement and outreach.
