About IDEAS Impact Award


The IDEAS Impact Award was established to formally recognize students within the Daniels Faculty for their substantial contributions to the advancement of Inclusion, Decolonial work, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability (IDEAS). These meritorious contributions must demonstrate a positive influence either within the Daniels Faculty itself or through engagement with an external community or organization. The significance of these contributions shall be substantiated by the achievement of quantifiable and tangible outcomes. These outcomes may encompass, but are not limited to:
• the successful elevation of awareness regarding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles
• the effective reduction of systemic or institutional barriers
• the execution of impactful volunteer work dedicated to the betterment of community welfare
• the successful implementation of on-campus initiatives specifically designed to amplify the visibility and work of equity-seeking groups


Impact Fellow


Each distinguished recipient of the IDEAS Impact Award will be conferred the esteemed, lifetime designation of Impact Fellow. This honor includes automatic induction into the developing community of Impact Fellows, which functions as a robust network of peers. This network is committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of its members, supporting their ongoing efforts to serve as effective social impact advocates and committed change-makers. Subsequent cohorts of Impact Fellows are anticipated to represent a broad spectrum of disciplinary approaches and methodologies, each of which must yield demonstrable and replicable outcomes that are suitable for sharing, thereby engaging and providing inspiration to others.

Application Submission 


To apply, please submit applications here. 

As of March 2021, GALDSU has jointly suspended its participation in the Daniels Equity and Diversity Committee with AVSSU and the FGSA. *** Click here to learn more ***