The purpose of this award program is to recognize individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, and business establishments within the legal, academic, corporate, and/or health community that have demonstrated outstanding achievements and sustained commitment to the pursuit of cultural diversity and inclusion in the community and workplace.
The award was created to recognize and commend organizations and individuals for their support of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in turn transforming our diverse community into a truly inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their talent and able to reach their full potential.
Criteria for award recipient’s are as follows:
Corporate Achievement DiversityFIRSTTM Award to be presented to a business, corporation, or organization that has:
1. Developed and implemented an effective equal opportunity or affirmative action program as demonstrated by a diversified work force in which all persons are afforded opportunities for employment and upward mobility, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination.
2. Exhibit visionary and insightful leadership to confront and resolve inequities through strategic decision-making, allocation of resources, and establishment of priorities.
3. Enhanced the quality of life of the community for the improvement of equal opportunity and for the provision of greater access to government and government services by multiracial, multicultural populations and increased citizen participation in government or community activities by all segments of the community.
4. Demonstrate a consistent pattern of an organizational commitment to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented populations.
5. Cultivate and promote diversity initiatives that establish and foster a more inclusive and equitable work/learning environment.
6. Demonstrated continued corporate responsibility by devoting resources for the improvement of community at large.
Please submit your DiversityFIRST Corporate Award nomination using the form below:
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