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Nation's Top 25 Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils Honored Last Evening at Washington D.C. ConferencePRISM Press Release, October 15, 2015 For Additional Information Contact: Debbie Mitchell, Debbie@PrismDiversity.com
The ERG & Council Honors Award™ is part of the annual ERG & Council Conference™ presented by diversity and inclusion training and consulting firm PRISM International, Inc. , and its practice group the Association of ERGs & Councils. "ERGs and Diversity Councils are vital links for improving organizational results," said Linda Stokes, President and CEO of PRISM and last night’s co-master of ceremonies. "They need opportunities to improve and grow by learning and sharing best practices, gaining important insights, knowledge and skills to increase their impact and effectiveness. They also need to be recognized and awarded for the contribution and results. This is the purpose behind the annual Conference and Honors Award," concluded Stokes. In its seventh year, the prestigious ERG & Council Honors Award™ recognizes and awards the outstanding contributions and achievements of U.S. ERGs and Diversity Councils that lead organizational diversity processes and demonstrate results in their workforce, workplace and marketplace. "There was a record participation of 538 ERGs, BRGs and Councils this year. This is certainly the most competitive and exciting field to date," stated Debbie Smith Rayford, Executive Director of the Association and last night’s co-master of ceremonies. Award recipients included a diverse combination of corporations, governmental agencies and not for profits representing various sectors, geographies and organization sizes. Experience the 2015 Honors Award Ceremony. The 2015 ERG & Council Honors Award Ceremony was hosted by Linda Stokes and Debbie Smith Rayford and honored the TOP 25 U.S. ERGs, BRGs and Diversity Councils. Featured dinner speakers included Karinna Rojas, Employer Branding & Diversity Officer Americas HR at Siemens Corporation and Barbara Humpton, President & Chief Executive Officer at Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
The 2015 ERG & Council Honors Award™ recipients (by rank):
View 2015 Conference & Honors Award Photos"We are excited about the twenty six percent increase in this year's applications, attendance and sponsorship. It shows that more organizations are appreciating how critical diversity and inclusion initiatives are to their future development and survival," said Smith Rayford. To qualify for the ERG & Council Honors Award™, ERGs and Diversity Councils must be in operation for at least two years and have demonstrated significant contributions and achievements in four categories: Demonstrated Results; Demonstrated Management Commitment; Measurement and Accountability; and, Communication and Education. Every applicant receives their results in their complimentary Application Summary Report that provides feedback and information that will enhance their performance and increase their value to the organization they serve. This is an open application process with no cost or obligation. Membership with the Association of ERGs & Councils is not required. The 2016 ERG & Council Honors Award application process opens in February, 2016. "Due to the tremendous interest and participation in the annual ERG & Council Conference, the 2016 conference will be held October 20th and 21st at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas," said Stokes. For more information about the ERG & Council Honors Award or the ERG & Council Conference, visit ERG & Council Conference. About the ERG & Council Honors Award™ About the ERG & Council Conference™ About PRISM International, Inc About the Association of ERGs & Councils |
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