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2012 “Champions of Diversity” Announced
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SOUTHPORT, CT, January 24, 2012 /-DiversityBusiness.com/ the nation’s’ leading multicultural business website, today announced the honorees for its “Champions of Diversity Award” for 2012. This distinguished group of individuals are recognized for their outstanding achievements in various diversity initiatives within their companies and communities.
The “Champions of Diversity Award” represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a regional and national level. The honorees have made a significant impact on diversity issues in employment, procurement, housing and education. These “soft” sell champions have not waved a diversity flag but 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.
Some of the remarkable leaders joining this year’s list include Terry Lundgren, President & CEO of Macy’s, Floyd Pitts, S.V.P. & CDO of American Red Cross, Marion Gross, Vice President at McDonald's USA and Indra Nooyi, President & CEO of Pepsico Inc.
“I am extremely excited about this year’s honoree list” said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. “This recognition brings attention to real results provided by many different people representing all sectors of diversity and who can quantify success made by their efforts.
The “Champions of Diversity” will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness.com’s 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, taking place April 25 – April 27, 2012 at The Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
“America should be proud of the results produced by the “Champions” and others, says Mr. Clarke. “They are most deserving of this recognition and they continue to make our country the greatest place on earth to live”.
Below is the complete list of this year's recipients.
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Bill Collins |
American Airlines, Inc. |
Vice President, Base Maintenance |
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Floyd W. Pitts |
American National Red Cross |
S.V.P. & Chief Diversity Officer |
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Simeon O. Terry |
Austin Industries |
Program Manager, Diversity Affairs |
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Diane G. Dempsey |
BAE Systems, Inc. Intelligence & Security |
Director, Socio Economic Business Programs |
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Donna Strickland |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan |
Supplier Diversity Manager |
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Victorian Martin |
Chartis |
Chief Diversity Officer |
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Maria Cannon |
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
Vice President - Partner Business Management |
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Dionisio Ortiz II |
Corporate Development Solutions, Inc. |
President & CEO |
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Deborah Rhynehardt Pickens |
Eaton Corporation |
Director, Supplier Diversity |
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Fiona Citkin, Ph.D. |
Expert Ms Inc. |
Managing Director, Expert MS Inc. & Author |
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Diana Starks |
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland |
AVP, Diversity Officer for the Office of Minority |
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Susan Berkenbush |
Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. |
Director, Sourcing & Vendor Management |
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Brenda Marshall |
Kelly Services, Inc. |
Director, Global Diversity Solutions |
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Kim L. Hunter |
LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS |
President & CEO |
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Leslie Meacham Saunders |
LMS Management |
Principal D&I Strategist and Consultant |
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Nancy Deskins |
Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems |
Director, Supplier Diversity |
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Terry J. Lundgren |
Macy's, Inc. |
President & CEO |
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Marion Kelly |
Mayo Clinic in Arizona |
Director of Community & Business Relations |
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Colleen Mayer |
MillerCoors |
Manager, Supplier Diversity |
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Indra K. Nooyi |
PepsiCo, Inc. |
President & CEO |
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Mel Jones |
Skanska Construction |
NorthWest Diversity Manager |
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Denise R.Thomas |
The Kroger Company |
Director, Corporate Supplier Diversity |
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Ruby McCleary |
United Airlines |
Director Supplier Diversity |
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Kathy Homeyer |
United Parcel Service |
Director of Supplier Diversity |
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Raul Espinosa |
Fairness in Procurement Alliance (FPA) |
CVO and Managing Partner, The Umbrella Initiative |
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Press Contact: | Quantise Rodgers | DiversityBusiness.com | Director of Communications |
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About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness is the largest association 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.
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