Community Engagement Awards

Awards

2023/2024 Leite Engagement Award

 The Leite Engagement Award for Community & Clinical Partners has been created to honor the legacy of commitment to community engagement that Dean Randy Leite cultivated and nurtured throughout his tenure with the Ohio University College of Health Sciences & Professions. This award will be given annually to a community partner (either organizational or individual) that exemplifies the true spirit of collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships between the college and the community. Nominated by students, faculty, and staff; worthy recipients collaborating around service, volunteerism, and/or interprofessional experiences will emulate a commitment to education, transformative outcomes, and meaningful impact.

 Eligibility: Any community or clinical placement partner (individual or organization) that emulates the true spirit of collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships between the College of Health Sciences & Professions and the community. This person/organization should show a high level of commitment to impactful engagement opportunities through service, volunteerism, and/or interprofessional experiences. Recipients of this award should show a strong commitment to any/all of the following:

 • Student, college, and community impact
 • Community and health improvement initiatives and projects
 • Reciprocally beneficial university/community collaborations
 • Mutually beneficial learning and impact outcomes
 • Engagement with underserved populations Criteria for Selection
 • Nominated by student and/or faculty/staff
 • Length of partnership
 • Impact of the project/person/organizations
 • Number of people included and/or impacted
 • Evidence of a transformative experience

Application: You can nominate a community leader by using the 2023/2024 Leite Engagement Award Qualtrics survey nomination form.

Award period:  AY 2023-2024

Application Deadline:  March 1, 2024