The annual Soaring to New Heights - Diversity & Principles of Community Achievement Awards recognizes UC Davis employees who demonstrate diversity and principles of community efforts that exceed the expectations of their position.

The awards are intended to recognize those who, through their own personal efforts, have made significant contributions to affirmative action/equal employment opportunity or heightened awareness and sensitivity to diversity.

Professor Tina Rulli received the Deanna Falge award in recognition of her exemplary contributions toward the furthering of UC Davis' affirmative action/equal opportunity and diversity objectives. Professor Rulli was chosen for her "dedication, leadership, and unmatched determination as an advocate for underrepresented students, and inclusive, justice-oriented spaces in the classroom and department."