In 2021, CWAE launched new awards to recognize and celebrate individuals who have actively worked to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the applied economics profession.
Development
The inaugural CWAE Awards committee (co-led by Dr. Zoë Plakias and Dr. Valentina Hartarska, with members Dr. Anaka Aiyar, Dr. Kelly Grogan, and Dr. Kate Schneider) developed the call for nominations and a robust evaluation process for nominees and has developed procedures moving forward to address any points of confusion or lack of clarity discovered in this initial year’s process.
Purpose and Mission
The vast majority of awards in our profession reward accomplishments based on research, teaching, and/or extension accomplishments. While these are worthy areas of recognition, CWAE would like to also recognize those individuals who have made our profession a more welcoming and supportive place for all who strive to be applied economists. To this end, we have created two awards to recognize those individuals who have actively worked to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (as defined by the Association of American Colleges and Universities) and who have had a positive impact on students, colleagues, and the culture of their departments and our profession. We will recognize two categories of individuals: those who have been in the profession for less than ten years and those who have been in the profession for ten or more years (consecutive or nonconsecutive). Award recipients will be recognized annually at the CWAE/COSBAE annual luncheon at the AAEA Annual Meetings.
Eligibility and evaluation criteria available here.
2024 CWAE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Nominations
CWAE is excited to call for nomination for two Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards (one junior, one senior) to recognize and celebrate individuals who have actively worked to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the applied economics profession. Full details (as well as evaluation criteria) are included in the attached call for nominations and some key details are also listed below:
Eligibility
- Any AAEA member
- Academic, government, non-profit or industry, including self-employed economic consultants and contingent faculty
- Any career path welcome (including unique and non-traditional paths)
- Junior: Less than ten years (consecutive or nonconsecutive) of active work experience as an economist
- Senior: Ten or more years (consecutive or nonconsecutive) of active work experience as an economist
Self-nominations are welcome! If self-nominating, please follow the specific requirements for it as outlined in the attached document.
Deadline for nominations and all supporting materials: March 31st, 2024
Please send nominations and supporting materials to: Dr. Anaka Aiyar (CWAE Awards Subcommittee Chair) Anaka.Aiyar@uvm.edu, with the title “CWAE Awards Nomination”