CWRU Pride: The LGBT Alumni Network

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CWRU Pride: The LGBT Alumni Network fosters connections with the alumni community through events, networking opportunities and other special activities while supporting university initiatives for current students at CWRU. CWRU Pride welcomes all CWRU alumni and friends interested in supporting excellence in education, and building pride and community.

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The CWRU Pride LGBT Outstanding Student Award

The CWRU Pride LGBT Outstanding Student Award recognizes outstanding contributions by a current student in their last year to the LGBTQ+ community of CWRU, Cleveland, or the nation. Any current undergraduate or graduate student is eligible. The recipient of the award is selected by members of the CWRU Pride: The LGBT Alumni Network, and the award is presented at the annual Lavender Celebration event. Read the instructions and submit your nomination(s) for the 2026 cycle by 9 a.m. EST on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The CWRU Pride LGBT Outstanding Alumni Award

The CWRU Pride LGBT Alumni Award recognizes an outstanding alum who has made significant contributions to the LGBT community. Nominees must have graduated from Case Western Reserve University with an undergraduate or graduate degree to qualify. Read the instructions and submit your nomination(s) for the 2025 cycle by 12 p.m. EST on Friday, August 22.

The CWRU Pride LGBT Ohio Leadership Award

This award fund has been developed by alumni and supporters to encourage an LGBT inclusive environment at Case Western Reserve University.

The purpose of the CWRU Pride LGBT Ohio Leadership Award is to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students working to make an impact in the LGBT community at Case Western Reserve University, in Greater Cleveland, or nationally through scholarship, research, or leadership activities aside from their CWRU coursework. Read the instructions and apply for the 2025 cycle by 12 p.m. EST on Friday, August 22.

This award fund, established by alumni and supporters, aims to foster a supportive environment at Case Western Reserve University. It provides recognition and financial assistance to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, research, or scholarship that positively impacts the LGBT community at CWRU, in Greater Cleveland, or nationally.