On Jan. 10, 2011, the NGLCC will host its third annual Diversity and Leadership in Financial Services Awards event at the New York Stock Exchange, where leaders and diversity advocates in the financial services sector will be recognized for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in their industry.
This year marks an important addition to the annual event. The NGLCC has invited business advocacy organizations representing other diverse segments to become collaborating partners for this year's event, including the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC). The National Black Chamber of Commerce has also been invited to be a collaborating partner. This will be the first-ever cross diversity segment event in the financial services sector.
"This year we're proud to be collaborating with these outstanding organizations for our Diversity and Leadership in Financial Services Awards," said Justin Nelson, president and co-founder of the NGLCC. "These partners in diversity and inclusion represent the many different faces of diversity in the business community, and we're thrilled that they will be teaming up with us to recognize the leaders in the financial services industry."
This year's event will include a diversity roundtable discussion among corporations and the collaborating organizations in the afternoon. The group will then ring the Closing Bell and at 6:00 PM there will be a reception on the Trading Floor of the NYSE, with the awards dinner to follow.
Nominations and application are now being accepted for Financial Services Diversity Corporation of the Year Award, Outstanding Corporate Leader of the Year Award, and Program or Initiative of the Year Award. Applications must be received by Monday, Dec. 6, 2010.
The Financial Services Diversity Corporation of the Year Award is given to a corporation for their outstanding support and dedication to ensuring fairness and equality to all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, race, background, gender, age, or physical ability. This corporation will have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to ensuring workplace diversity, equitable marketing efforts, and inclusive initiatives for all employees and customers. In addition, the Financial Services Diversity Corporation of the Year ensures that all categories of certified diverse business enterprises are part of their diverse supply chain. Past recipients of this award include Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The Outstanding Corporate Leader Award recognizes a corporate champion who has demonstrated commitment and forethought in developing unique and creative programs and resources for inclusion of all their employees. He or she is a tireless advocate on behalf of diverse employees, customers and/or suppliers. The Outstanding Corporate Leader leverages his or her skills to include diversity in all aspects of the workplace environment. This award applauds the efforts of an individual who is consistent in their commitment to furthering equality in the business environment. Past recipients of this award include John Taft, Chief Executive Officer of RBC U.S. Wealth Management and Ana Duarte McCarthy, Chief Diversity Officer for Citi.
The Program or Initiative of the Year award was designed to recognize an exemplary program or initiative that was developed to better the lives and opportunities of internal and/or external diverse stakeholders. The Program or Initiative of the Year should impact the firm in one or more of the following areas: customer service, community service and external engagement, customer programming, or employee inclusion. Past recipients of this award include Wells Fargo Advisors' Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor Program and Morgan Stanley's Pride Employee Networking Group.
To submit a nomination for an award, click here for the application. All applications must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2010 to be considered.
