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Nomination for Potsdam PRIDE Awards

January 30, 2024

Emerging Leaders is coordinating its annual campus-wide appreciation effort to recognize numerous aspects of SUNY Potsdam pride as defined in the categories at the bottom of this email.  The goal of this effort is to recognize how members of the Potsdam community support one another; advocate for positive change; and provide inspiration and creativity to help us be our best. 

Please take the time to nominate a student, student organization/group/team, faculty/staff member or department/office in one of the categories below by completing the brief nomination form at: 
https://sunypotsdam.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doOO6at4kuV4nSS 

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. All SUNY Potsdam students, faculty, and staff are welcome to submit nominations.  

Potsdam PRIDE Category Descriptions

  • P - Promoting Community: This person or group of people demonstrate respect, kindness, and compassion toward others. They strive to create a positive environment by going above and beyond to support and assist others to the best of their ability. 
  • R - Recognizing Creativity: This person or group of people strive to improve the campus community by implementing creative and innovative ideas and initiatives. 
  • I - Inspiring Inclusion: This person or group of people strive to create a positive, welcoming environment for all. They make everyone feel included and part of the diverse SUNY Potsdam community. 
  • D - Demonstrating Leadership: This person or group of people demonstrate leadership in a wide variety of ways to enhance the SUNY Potsdam community. 
  • E - Excellence in (Wild Card): This person or group of people demonstrate excellence and passion in whatever they do. Nominators are encouraged to fill in the blank with the excellence they observe in others. 

Questions can be directed to Ruth Policella at policera@potsdam.edu.

For Media Inquiries

Alexandra Jacobs Wilke

jacobsam@potsdam.edu 315-267-2918

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