{"id":7291,"date":"2024-08-11T17:34:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T22:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2025\/?page_id=7291"},"modified":"2024-11-29T02:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T08:02:34","slug":"dei-champion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2025\/awards\/dei-champion\/","title":{"rendered":"DEI Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>DEI Champion<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dei-champion.png&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The DEI Champion Award recognizes outstanding professionals who are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to meaningful change. These trailblazers exemplify what it means to put DiversityFIRST\u2122, inspiring progress and driving initiatives that create more inclusive workplaces and communities. By challenging norms, fostering understanding, and championing equity, these individuals leave a lasting impact, paving the way for a more inclusive future for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:15px;\">\n<li><b>Advocacy for DEI:<\/b> Demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization and community.<\/li>\n<li><b>Promotion of Inclusion:<\/b> Actively fosters an environment of mutual understanding and collaboration among individuals of diverse backgrounds, including differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and abilities.<\/li>\n<li><b>Community Engagement:<\/b> Participates in events, initiatives, or organizations that promote respect, acceptance, and diversity awareness in both the workplace and the broader community.<\/li>\n<li><b>Valuing Diverse Perspectives:<\/b> Encourages and respects diverse viewpoints, leveraging them to create innovative and inclusive solutions.<\/li>\n<li><b>Leadership for Change:<\/b> Leads by example and inspires others to embrace and implement DEI principles, driving meaningful change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be 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