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Call for Nominations: 2012 "Champions of Diversity"
DiversityBusiness.com is seeking nominations for its “2012 Champion of Diversity” Award. Nominations are due by Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Details about the nomination process are below.
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SOUTHPORT CT/ October 25, 2011 / The "Champion of Diversity" award is presented annually to individuals in recognition for their creative and innovative strategies that are in place to promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity and inclusion.
Established in 2007 by DiversityBusiness.com, the "Champions of Diversity" award represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a global and "national" scale. The honorees have made a significant impact on diversity issues in education, procurement, housing and employment. These unsung champions have not waved a diversity flag but rather have quietly made a difference in the lives of people by positively impacting their lives, and improving the economic conditions for their families and communities.
Eligibility
Individuals that demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity are eligible for nomination for the award, so long as they have not received it within the last five years.
C-suite executives that have spear headed diversity initiatives and all levels of corporate management are invited to participate. CEO, CDO, COO, VP HR, etc.
Selection Process
For purposes of the award selection process, diversity and inclusion initiatives are defined as organizational programs, activities and efforts designed to promote and support differences in people and society, that may include race and ethnic origin; gender, physical abilities, religious beliefs, age, education, sexual orientation and/or other perceived differences.
n order to participate, the nomination form must be completed and
submitted by
November 30, 2011.
To access 2012 nomination form, please click the link
below:
The winners will be recognized at a special ceremony during the 12th Annual Business Conference taking place at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino on April 25-27, 2012.
Below is the list of the 2011 recipients.
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DiversityBusiness.com's
2011 Champions of Diversity |
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Title |
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Scott S. Hardwick, C.P.M., A.P.P |
Rockwell Automation |
Manager, Strategic Sourcing Collaborate Program & Supplier Diversity |
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Bouvier B. Williams |
MTV Networks, a Viacom Company |
Vice President, Talent Management |
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Claudia Muñoz-Nájar |
United Technologies Corporation |
Manager, Corporate Responsibility and Supplier Diversity |
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Lee McDuffey |
Diversity Search Inc. |
President & CEO |
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Jeffrey Hall |
Cleco Corporation |
Senior VP Governmental Affairs /Chief Diversity Officer |
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Danielle Smith |
Choice Hotels International |
Manager Supplier Diversity |
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David Loo/Richard Ortiz |
Hudson Realty Capital |
Managing Directors/Founders |
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Dr. Kevin Nadal |
John Jay College of Criminal Jutsice |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Lori Anne Escallier |
State University of New York |
Associate Dean Administrative Affairs & Community Partnerships
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Gloria Pualani |
Northrop Grumman Corporation |
Corporate Director, Socio Economic Business Programs |
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Itu Otu |
Mars Chocolate North America |
Commercial Manager Supplier Diversity |
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Rosemary Jones |
Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc. |
Director, Supplier Diversity |
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T. Hudson Jordan |
Pitney Bowes |
Director Global Diversity & Talent Strategies |
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Jesse L. Moore |
Purdue University |
Director, Supplier Diversity Development |
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Marlon Moore |
KeyBank |
MWBE Program Coordinator |
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Michael A. Byron |
SUPERVALU |
VP Supplier Diversity |
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Robbie Douglas |
North Texas Emerging Business / Super Bowl 2011
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Director of Business Development |
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Luis Moreno |
Land O’Lakes, Inc. |
Marketing Manager |
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Richard Lewis |
RTL Networks |
President & CEO |
|Press Contact: Quantise Rodgers| DiversityBusines.com| 200 Pequot Avenue | Southport, CT 06890| 203-255-8966 | qrodgers@diversitybusiness.com |
About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness is the largest organization of privately owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. DiversityBusiness reaches more diverse suppliers and communicates more information to them on a more frequent basis then all other organizations combined. We also communicate with mainstream businesses, government agencies and educational institutions with information related to diversity. Our magazine reaches over 300,000 readers, a monthly e-newsletter that reaches 2.4 million, and website visitors of 1.2 million a month. It is a leading provider of Supplier Diversity management tools and has the most widely distributed Diversity magazine in the United States. DiversityBusiness.com is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980.
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