The James E. McLeod Awards are named in honor of African and African American pioneers in the areas of literature, science, art and community service. Some are scholars while others are outstanding citizens. This group of individuals inspire us all to strive to reach our maximum potential while uplifting our neighbors.
Maya Angelou Award
Category: Postdoctoral Researcher – Leadership
Postdoctoral Researchers can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University faculty, administrators, staff, or students.
Mary McLeod Bethune Award
Category: Graduate – Leadership
Students can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
George Washington Carver Award
Category: Undergraduate – Research
Student can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
W.E.B. Du Bois Staff Mentor Award
Category: University Staff
Undergraduate and graduate students can submit nominations for the Staff Mentor Award.
John B. Ervin Award
Category: University College Undergraduate/Graduate – Civic Engagement
Student can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Frankie Muse Freeman Award
Category: Undergraduate – Community Service
Student can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Langston Hughes Award
Category: Undergraduate – Visual and Performing Arts or Creative Writing
Student can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Wangari Maathai Award
Category: Graduate – Community Service
Students can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Nelson Mandela Award
Category: Undergraduate – Leadership
Students can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Thurgood Marshall Special Award
Category: Undergraduate (Senior) – Leadership
Nominations ARE NOT accepted for this award. This award is given only at the discretion of the McLeod Awards Committee.