On June 10th, 2009, SIROW's Executive Director, Sally Stevens, accepted the award for Diversity and Inclusion from the National Council for Research on Women (NCRW) in New York City. The National Council for Research on Women is a network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers with a global reach. SIROW, program participants and UA and regional partners are honored to receive this award which reflects so accurately our philosophy and action research agenda. Our deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported and continue to support the important work of improving the lives of women and girls.