Nomination Deadline Approaching for Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards

Nomination Deadline Approaching for Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards

September 26, 2024

Members of the public have until this Friday, September 27, to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards.

Businesses, organizations, or individuals may be nominated for one or more of the following awards:

Workplace Diversity Award:

This award goes to a business or organization that has been successful in achieving a diverse workforce. How does the organization embrace, celebrate, and include diverse people in its workforce? Does it have a minority or persons with disabilities recruitment program in place and/or employ minorities in senior management positions?

• Development (Willie Effie Thomas Award):
• This award goes to an individual who has implemented a successful program that includes a diversity of people in the community, effective diversity training programs, or special programs that celebrate diversity. Is career development for minorities offered? Do they offer scholarships? Have they held diversity special events? Offer network and support groups?
• Community Relations (Sue Woodson Award):
• This award goes to an individual, business, or organization that has achieved exceptional success in developing activities that encourage and support diversity in the area of community relations. Advocates for a diverse community? Lead or support community projects? Encourage volunteerism that supports diversity.
• Leadership Award:
• This award goes to a business or organization that has developed supportive diversity strategies throughout an organization or community. How does the vision or mission of the business or organization mention, support or encourage diversity? How diverse is the board? How diverse is the top management or leadership? Does the organization support minority vendors and suppliers? How is diversity involved in the organization’s long-term planning? Has the organization implemented innovative initiatives regarding diversity?
• Sadelle Berger Award:
• The top award honors the tireless work of a true community advocate who values others and advocates for fairness, inclusion, and respect for all in the community. The special award recognizes an individual, business, or organization exhibiting the highest commitment to civil rights and diversity.
• How has the nominee advocated for the rights of all in our community, particularly for those whose voices might not be otherwise heard? Worked for human rights for all going against tradition or opposition. Respected for doing what is fair and just. Decisions and practices exhibit an unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all in our community.

To nominate online please visit www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/action/center.egov?view=form;page=1;id=173.

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission will hold the Annual Dinner and Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards at the Old National Events Plaza on November 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.