Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award 2025 Nomination Form

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The Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award is an annual award honoring the memory of Cornell alum Maribel Garcia '95, a vital friend and a creative, inspiring and energetic member of her community. The award committee hopes to honor her name and build a legacy of giving by rewarding one student each year for a "remarkable contribution to the spirit of humanity." An annual award of $1,000 is presented to one Cornell student, undergraduate or graduate, each year.


Nominations are due February 10, 2025.


Please contact Whitney Tassie with any questions.


NOMINEE INFORMATION 















PROPOSAL (3-page max)

For self-nominations:

  • Describe the project/initiative/idea and why you are creating it. What are the goals? Whom does it aim to help?
  • Do you have a personal connection or history that drives you to do this work?
  • What is the current state of the project and what do you hope for in the future?

For nominating someone else:

  • Describe the nominee's project/initiative/idea, including the goals and the community it aims to help.
  • Are you aware of a personal connection or history that drives the nominee to do this work?
  • Share your understanding of the current state of the project and what the student hopes for in the future.



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