Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Award Nominations Now Open
Award to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting and implementing workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives
Manchester, NH, December 14, 2018 – The Diversity Workforce Coalition (DWC) and the NH Health & Equity Partnership are accepting applications for the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Award. The award will recognize organizations that have engaged in activities to recruit, train, and retain individuals who increase their institution’s diversity. Entry to this award is open to all organizations across the corporate, government, community, and not-for-profit sectors.
“This award program is a wonderful way to recognize and celebrate organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and understand the importance of acquiring and maintaining a vibrant and diverse workforce,” said DWC Board President Tina Sharby.
Last year’s inaugural winner was Hutchinson Sealing Systems, which was recognized for its impressive efforts to create a diverse workforce and provide opportunities for employees at every level of the company. The runners-up were Eastern Bank and Manchester Community Health Center.
Nominations for this year’s award program will be accepted from December 10, 2018 to February 1, 2019. Candidates will be selected for a site visit, conducted by Selection Committee representatives, with the final winner announced March 14, 2019. For more information, please visit: https://www.diversityworkforce.org/Award/Nominations
The Diversity Workforce Coalition is comprised of employers and other community members whose purpose is to promote diversity in the workplace through education, training, enhanced networking opportunities, and to identify and connect resources to its members and the public.
The New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership is a public-private collaborative effort of philanthropic organizations, public health agencies, community based organizations, advocates and others concerned with health equity.
Media contact:
Tina Sharby
603-621-3417
tsharby@eastersealsnh.org
