The Embracing Diversity Award was established to recognize any college employee who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity and who actively fosters a climate of respect that affirms the value and contributions of each individual on campus. Nominations are open to all Moraine Valley employees with a minimum of three years of service. Employees may not receive the Embracing Diversity award more than once every five years as a single winner but can receive the award within this time period if part of a team.

Previous Embracing Diversity Award Recipients

2025 β€” Jeff Carpenter and Carmela Ochoa
2024 β€” Cecilia Galvan
2023 β€” Tianna Richards
2022 β€” Dr. DeWitt Scott
2021 β€” Tommy Hensel
2020 β€” Shanya Gray
2019 β€” Tamima Farooqui
2018 β€” Dr. Jeffrey McCully
2017 β€” Souzan Naser
2016 β€” Michael Morsches
2015 β€” Nina Shoman-Dajani
2014 β€” Matthew Cullen
2013 β€” John Nash and Carey Millsap-Spears
2012 β€” Dr. Vernon O. Crawley