The President’s Commission for Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO) would like to celebrate and honor excellence supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community at WSU.
This award demonstrates the institution’s commitment to fostering a more welcoming campus culture and climate and shows all people, including members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, that they are a seen, valued, and vibrant part of the WSU community.
We invite you to submit a nomination using this nomination form by Feb. 28 so that we can honor and celebrate this outstanding individual. Nominations will be reviewed in March, and the recipient will be announced in early April. We will also recognize the recipient of this award during the GIESO Spring Celebration in April 2026.
About GIESO: The WSU President’s Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO) creates awareness and informs campus interactions pertaining to all LGBTQIA2S+ faculty and staff employed by WSU by gathering data, creating awareness, and working with our campuses to create a safe and welcoming environment for all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, or nationality.
For questions or media inquiries, contact president.gieso@wsu.edu.
