Congratulations to Prof. Kent (Kip) Curtis on receiving the 2023 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award! He was surprised with the award in a meeting this morning.

The Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards celebrates diversity efforts at Ohio State and rewards individuals and groups for their commitment to the university’s shared values, especially the values of diversity and innovation, and inclusion and equity. Faculty, staff, students, student organizations and alumni can nominate their colleagues to be selected for the award. Only five people receive the award each year.

Recipients are honored at an annual ceremony and each receive a plaque and a $1,200 cash award. Honorees are recognized at a spring luncheon with university leadership, diversity ambassadors and supporters, and guests of the award recipients.

Thank you, Prof. Curtis, for all you do to advance and enhance diversity at Ohio State.