2013 "Champions of Diversity" Announced

Top Quote The "Champions of Diversity Award" represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a regional and national level. The honorees have made a significant impact on diversity issues in employment, procurement, housing and education. These "soft" sell champions have not waved a diversity flag but have quietly made a difference in the lives of people. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) February 14, 2013 - Southport, CT - DiversityBusiness/ the nation's' leading multicultural business website, today announced the honorees for its "Champions of Diversity Award" for 2013. This distinguished group of individuals are recognized for their outstanding achievements in various diversity initiatives within their companies and communities.

    The "Champions of Diversity Award" represent individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to solutions in diversity issues on a regional and national level. The honorees have made a significant impact on diversity issues in employment, procurement, housing and education. These "soft" sell champions have not waved a diversity flag but have quietly made a difference in the lives of people by positively impacting their lives, and improving the economic conditions for their families and communities.

    Some of the remarkable leaders joining this year's list include Fred Lona, Senior Director of Supplier Diversity at Hilton Worldwide; Adrienne Trimble, Manager, Supplier Diversity North America at Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America; Berlon Hamilton, Supplier Diversity Leader at Hospira; Barbara Taylor, Senior Manager Supplier Diversity at Boeing; and Carol Evans, Founder and President of Working Mother Media.

    "I am extremely excited about this year's honoree list" said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness "This recognition brings attention to real results provided by many different people representing all sectors of diversity and who can quantify success made by their efforts.

    The "Champions of Diversity" will be honored at a special awards ceremony at DiversityBusiness 13th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, taking place April 24 - April 26, 2013 at The Wynn Resort and in Las Vegas, NV.

    "America should be proud of the results produced by the "Champions" and others, says Mr. Clarke. "They are most deserving of this recognition and they continue to make our country the greatest place on earth to live".

    Below is the complete list of this year's recipients.

    Honorees
    Rocky Egusquiza
    AARP
    Vice President, Multicultural Markets

    David L. Campbell
    American Airlines, Inc.
    Vice President- Safety, Security & Environmental

    Deborah Levine
    American Diversity Report
    President, Editor-in-chief
    Renee A. Watson

    Bexar County
    Manager, Bexar County's Small, Minority and Women Owned-Business Enterprise (SMWBE) Program

    Aly Jetha & Shabnam Rezaei
    Big Bad Boo & Oznoz.com

    CEOs
    Kate Armstrong
    BP
    Supplier Diversity Manager

    Mark Williams
    Cisco Systems, Inc.
    Business Development Manager, Americas Channels Distribution

    John E. Taylor
    Delphi Automotive Systems
    Senior Global Supplier Diversity Manager

    Cristina Villacinda-Farr
    Empleos and Employment, LLC
    Supplier Diversity Program Consultant

    Darraugh Butler
    Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
    Supplier Diversity Program Manager

    Cynthia Turner
    Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
    Supplier Diversity Program Manager

    Connie Glaser
    GenderTalk Works, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Glaser Associates
    Keynote Speaker and Diversity Expert

    Dawnita J. Wilson
    Highmark, Inc.
    Director, Inclusion Initiatives

    Fred Lona
    Hilton Worldwide
    Senior Director Supplier Diversity

    Berlon Hamilton
    Hospira
    Supplier Diversity Leader

    Farad Ali
    Institute of Minority Economic Development
    Vice President

    Robyn H. Snyder
    Lockheed Martin MS2
    MS2 Undersea Systems Supplier Diversity Program Manager

    Kristie Strom
    Mach 1 Global Services, Inc.
    Chief Sales Officer

    Sandra Scott
    Marriott International
    Director, Technology Procurement

    Michele Ruiz
    MicheleRuiz.com, Ruiz Strategies
    Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Strategic Consultant, Brand Ambassador, Blogger & Vlogger

    Karen Blackwell
    Nestle
    Manager Supplier Diversity North America

    Mona Lisa Faris-Placey
    Professional WOMAN'S Magazine,Hispanic Network Magazine, Black EOE Journal,U.S. Veterans Magazine
    President & Founder

    Joyce Christanio
    Sprint Nextel Corporation
    Supplier Diversity Manager

    Dr. Cecila Carter
    Starbucks
    Vice President, Global Community & Civic Affairs

    Barbara A. Taylor
    The Boeing Company
    Senior Manager Supplier Diversity

    Lisa Sandos
    The Principal Financial Group
    Supplier Diversity Manager

    Adrienne C. Trimble
    Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America
    Manager, Supplier Diversity Purchasing

    Matt Thursam
    Walt Disney World Company
    Supplier Diversity Manager

    John Forsyth
    Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Chairman and CEO

    Susan Wolper
    Wolper Information Services
    President & CEO

    Carol Evans
    Working Mother Media
    Founder and President

    Valentin Castaneda
    YMCA of the US
    Director, Strategic Sourcing

    About DiversityBusiness
    Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness is the largest organization of privately owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. Its e-magazine reaches over 3,000,000 readers, an e-newsletter that reaches 2.4 million, and website visitors of 1.2 million a month. It is a leading provider of diversity management tools. DiversityBusiness.com produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980.

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