The annual Eastman Inclusion Award was created in the spring of 2018 to recognize contributions from members of the Eastman community to inclusion efforts. Nominations are solicited from students, faculty, and staff in the spring semester. Nominations are reviewed by a committee comprising the previous recipient, the Associate Dean and Director of the George Walker Center, the Director of the Eastman Community Music School, and the Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. This award is given at a May recognition event.