Diversity Star Award

Nominees will be evaluated using the following criteria:

In what ways can you show diversity in business and community through a demonstrated track record? Provide metrics, case studies, other examples.

How has your company demonstrated diversity, equity and inclusion in management structure, board of directors' makeup, and company culture, including processes for career progression and promotion?

In what ways has your company exhibited diversity, equity and inclusion in your workforce development efforts through company goals and efforts to recruit, retain and nurture a culturally diverse workforce?

How has your company demonstrated support for diversity in the marketplace through company goals and efforts in procurement practices that reflect a diverse vendor and supply chain? In what ways has that been successful for your company and your vendors?

Provide examples of your business being a diversity, equity and inclusion champion within your community. How have you supported or collaborated with area initiatives to improve and recognize diversity in the Lansing region?

Is your business located in tri-county region (Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties)?

Nominations Due Friday, Feb. 23