VEL R PHILLIPS TRAILBLAZER AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · VIRTUAL

TL;DR

The Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award Selection Committee met virtually to review and select the 2025 award winner. The brief meeting covered administrative tasks like approving previous meeting minutes and selecting this year's award recipient.

Key Decisions

  • 2025 Award Winner Selection Winner Selected
  • February Meeting Minutes Approved
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Agenda

  1. Meeting called to Order at 2:25 PM
  2. 1. Call to Order at 2:25 PM
  3. 2. Roll Call.
  4. 3. Review and approval of previous meeting minutes of February 28, 2024.
  5. 4. Review and Selection of the 2025 award winner(s).
  6. 5. Announcements.
  7. 6. Meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
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