Nominations are due Dec. 15 for the second annual James M. Holobaugh Honors.
Holobaugh was a WUSTL student and cadet in the campus Reserve Officer Training Corps program.
In 1989, after coming out as gay to his squad commander, Holobaugh was removed from the program and ordered to repay the U.S. Army for his scholarship.
Eventually succumbing to pressure from campus groups and LGBT rights organizations across the country — in addition to an impassioned response from WUSTL administrators — the Army reversed its decision. Holobaugh went on to travel across the country, engaging diverse groups in dialogue on issues of service and citizenship.
The James M. Holobaugh Honor recognizes individuals and organizations that live and lead with integrity, engage diverse communities on issues relevant to LGBT equality, perform direct advocacy and service to the St. Louis metro community and incorporate education and dialogue as part of their practice.
Nominations can be sent to lgbt@wustl.edu.