Request for Staff Nominations
JCSW Dean’s Leadership Awards for Advancement of Women Staff
The Joint Committee on the Status of Women (JCSW) has been honoring staff members committed to advancing women’s careers at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) since 1999. It recognizes staff members committed to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In 2007, the Award was renamed the “Joseph B. Martin Dean's Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women” to honor Dr. Martin for his long-standing support of the mission it recognizes.
Candidates, regardless of gender may be nominated by any HMS/HSDM staff or faculty member. Recipients will be selected by the JCSW Dean’s Award Selection Subcommittee and Dean George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D.
Nominate a deserving colleague today to recognize their contributions to advancing women's careers at HMS and HSDM!
Questions?
Diana Longden
Administrative Coordinator
jcsw_adminassist@hms.harvard.edu
- Nomination Deadline: March 9, 2026
- Award Presentation: June 2026 JCSW Meeting
Nominees for the Staff Dean’s Leadership Award will be considered based on the following criteria:
- How does the nominee encourage women staff attain their full career potential?
- How has the nominee helped to create an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance?
- The nominee should be established in their career and is making a notable contribution to the advancement of women staff.
- The nominee should set an example as a mentor, role model and activist whose efforts extend broadly within our institution.
All nominations and statements of support must be submitted online . A statement of support is optional, but highly recommended. The statement of support may be composed or submitted by more than one person. The statement should describe specifically how the nominee has contributed to the advancement of women staff at HMS or HSDM.
Key Points:
- Up to two statements of support (each no more than two pages in length) will be accepted for each nominee.
- Multiple supporters may sign one statement
- The statement of support should provide specific details and examples documenting accomplishments of the nominee such as:
- How long nominee has served in their role
- Outreach efforts to recruit, retain, and promote women staff
- Effective retention strategies
- Enhancing the ability of women staff to attain their full career potential
- Support for programs to assist with career/family balance
- Development of an environment conducive to career development
- Please note: previously submitted nominations may be re-submitted with updated information.
Get the step-by-step guide here to easily follow the process!
Nominate an exceptional HMS/HSDM staff member for the awards listed above by submitting the form below.