University Awards for Inclusive Excellence

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Honoring Achievement

Excellence in Service Practicing the Values that Shape Our Community

UC Davis recognizes faculty, staff, students, and community partners whose leadership, innovation, and commitment strengthen our campus and community. These awards celebrate achievements that foster belonging, advance well-being, and promote collaborative, community-oriented engagement.
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Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence

Recognize UC Davis faculty, staff, students, and local community members for outstanding leadership, service, scholarship, and outreach that advance diversity, inclusion, and the Principles of Community.

Recognize Outstanding Impact
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Principles of Community Awards

This award honors UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees who go above and beyond their job expectations to foster an inclusive, bias-free, and equitable workplace by actively modeling the Principles of Community and advancing diversity in their profession

Celebrate Those Who Inspire Change
award winner Natalia caporale on left and elva Diaz on right, with CAMPOS faculty director, Verónica Martínez-Cerdeño in middle

Scholar Awards

The ADVANCE Scholar Award celebrates UC Davis STEM faculty whose outstanding scholarship, mentorship, and leadership have made a lasting impact on their fields and on our campus community. Each year, selected scholars give a featured lecture.

Recognize Outstanding Scholars