Nominations sought for annual Sarah Bennett Holmes Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum has opened nominations for the 2025 Sarah Bennett Holmes Awards.
Awardees will be recognized at the Sarah Bennett Holmes Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Gatton Student Center Ballrooms.
Nominations for individuals or teams who exemplify the qualities and legacy of Sarah Bennett Holmes will be accepted through Feb. 28.
Details for each award category and links to nomination forms are outlined below.
Faculty and Staff Awards
The Sarah Bennett Holmes Faculty and Staff Awards recognize two UK employees — one faculty member and one staff member — for their contributions to issues that affect women at the university and across the Commonwealth. These awards recognize efforts that would otherwise go unnoticed through typical channels.
Graduate Student Award
The Sarah Bennett Holmes Graduate Student Award recognizes a graduate student for their contributions to issues that affect women at the university and across the Commonwealth. This award recognizes efforts that would otherwise go unnoticed through typical channels.
Team Award
The Sarah Bennett Holmes Team Award recognizes a team of faculty, staff, students and/or external partners who have shown efforts to promote the well-being and growth of women at the university and throughout the Commonwealth.
30 Under 30
This presents a chance to celebrate individuals under 30 who are current undergraduates or recent alumni, recognizing their significant contributions to the university and the Commonwealth.
Nominations for individuals or teams who exemplify the qualities and legacy of Sarah Bennett Holmes will be accepted through Feb. 28.
The nomination form for faculty, staff, graduate student and 30 Under 30 can be found here: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qY3LF1uZwp2RAG
The nomination form for the team award can found here: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ai5V7cs7mhWi9uu
Questions about these awards can be directed to UKWF@uky.edu.
About Sarah Bennett Holmes
Sarah Bennett Holmes was a distinguished dean of women at the University of Kentucky, who tirelessly championed the rights of women throughout her career. Widowed at a young age, Holmes raised four children while completing her education. She then began a successful career at UK where she inspired young women to persevere in the face of hardship and pursue their career goals. Among her accomplishments, Holmes developed work programs for women during the Depression.
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