The IGNITE Awards were designed to honor those who have been instrumental in creating an atmosphere at TLU that celebrates inclusive excellence and builds a campus culture where all feel welcome. Recipients are nominated by members of the TLU community and the IGNITE Selection and Review Committee chooses the winners.
“We had an outstanding number of nominations which demonstrated the human spirit that makes TLU a special place for us all,” says Leslie Flores, TLU Director of Title IX Equity Compliance.
This year’s award winners are:
Outstanding Student Award: Jade TrevinoOutstanding Staff Award: Jonathan Zitelman
Outstanding Faculty Award: Dr. Sam Hijazi
Outstanding Department Award: Center for Mexican American Studies
Outstanding Program/Event Award: Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women in STEM Conference
Outstanding Partner Award: Thriving Hearts Crisis Center
Applause to all recipients—along with a big thank-you—for all you do to promote diversity and inclusion on campus at TLU!