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The Virginia Reynolds Service Award

The Virginia Reynolds Service Award

The Virginia Reynolds Book Award is presented to one graduating Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies major or minor who demonstrates outstanding service and commitment to the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University campus, or community in the advancement of women’s issues. The award is presented in honor of the long term service and commitment of former Women’s Studies librarian, Virginia Reynolds who dedicated over 37 years to The Ohio State University. Virginia retired in 2006.

Purpose

To encourage commitment and service towards improving the lives of women through work in the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, the university community and the community beyond the campus bounds.

Eligibility

Must be a graduating student either majoring or minoring in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University who can demonstrate outstanding service to the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University, or the community.

Nominations

Faculty and staff can nominate a student. Students can apply themselves.

Awards

One graduating senior will be presented with a $100 financial aid award. 

Application 

Please click here to fill out the application for the Virginia Reynolds Award. 

Deadline

Applications accepted through March 1st, 2026