Inclusive Excellence Gala

Celebrate a night of recognition, community, and inspiration at Missouri State University’s Inclusive Excellence Awards Gala. This elegant dinner brings together university faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders to honor those making significant contributions to fostering inclusion and access.

2024 Inclusive Excellence Award recipients

Community Engagement Award

MSU College of Education

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Omega Nu Omega Chapter

MSU McQueary College of Health and Human Services

Isabel’s House

 

Campus Engagement Award

Dr. Marjorie Shavers, MSU

 

Community Leadership Award

Kai Sutton, President NAACP Springfield

 

Humanitarian Award

Raeleen Ziegler, MSU Veteran Student Center

 

Alumni Award

Duan Gavel, All Things Diversity App

Michelle Gavel, Springfield Public Schools

 

Transformative Leader Award

Dr. D’Andre Braddix

 

Cliff and Gail Smart Community Uplift Award

Jaimie Trussell, CEO, Council of Churches of the Ozarks