Harvey Milk Award

The Harvey Milk Award recognized the leadership, vision and commitment of a faculty or staff member to the LGBTQ+ communities at Wichita State University. This award was given annually at the Lavender Graduation. However, the Harvey Milk Award has been discontinued and is now re-envisioned as the Stephanie Mott Living Authentically Award.

"Hope will never be silent." - Harvey Milk

Past Harvey Milk Award Recipients

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2019

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2019

Dr. Rick Muma, Provost

Learn more about Dr. Rick Muma.

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2018

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2018

Dr. Meladee Garst, Staff Psychologist

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2017

Harvey Milk Award Recipient of 2017

Dr. Jennifer Pearson, Associate Professor of Sociology & Graduate Coordinator

Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Pearson.