Dorothy Height Diversity in the Workplace Award
This award recognizes a business within Rock County that demonstrates recognition of the strengths provided by racial diversity through a sustained commitment in the pursuit of cultural diversity, inclusion, and retention in the workplace.
Nominated businesses should lead by example by working to transform our community into a truly inclusive environment where employees are valued for their talent and are able to reach their full potential.
Award Purpose
The purpose of this award is to honor a business for its support of diversity and inclusion in its workplace. This award recognizes businesses leading by example while transforming our diverse community into a truly inclusive environment where employees are valued for their talent and are able to reach their full potential.
Criteria
The business must show a commitment to cultural diversity as a high priority by establishing practices and policies that demonstrates an understanding and respect for a culturally diverse work environment. An explanation of how the business demonstrates a sustained commitment to racial justice is needed supported by examples of policies, practices and commitment to its employees and the impact it has had.
Who is a Candidate?
The YWCA Rock County’s Racial Justice Committee is seeking nominations for an outstanding business that embraces and promotes diversity in the workforce. YWCA Rock County desires to advance the power and the strength of cultural diversity through addressing specific needs of underrepresented employees within the workforce. Nominees must be located in Rock County.
Application Submission Information
Nominations may be submitted, using the form HERE as a cover letter, to the address provided below or sent as an attachment via email to Amiee Leavy at aleavy@ywcarockco.com by Friday, October 6, 2023.
Dorothy Height Award Selection Committee
c/o: Amiee Leavy
1735 S. Washington Street
Janesville, WI 53546
Nominations can also be submitted directly online with the form below
Dorothy Height Diversity in the Workplace
Nomination form for the YWCA Rock County Dorothy Height Diversity in the Workplace award. This award recognizes businesses in Rock County who show a commitment to racial justice.