Category: Innovations in Diversity Award

Philip Morris International – Equal Salary Certification

CEO: Andre Calantzopoulos Operational Center: Lausanne, Switzerland Website: www.pmi.com NARROWING THE GENDER SALARY GAP UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND FOSTERING GROWTH With employees from all corners of the globe, Switzerland-based Philip Morris International (PMI) is unlocking innovation and fostering gender balance through a unique equal-salary certification program. “Equal pay awareness can significantly and genuinely support narrowing the… Read the full article

Plan International Canada – myLeadership Cafe

CEO: Caroline Riseboro Headquarters: Ontario, Canada Website: www.plancanada.ca INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP FROM PROCESS TO PURPOSE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SETS BASELINE FOR INCLUSION Global development agency Plan International Canada is a movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries. The organization works to end poverty and… Read the full article

KPMG – KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit

CEO: Lynne Doughtie Headquarters: New York, New York Website: www.kpmg.com/us KPMG INSPIRING NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN LEADERS:  KPMG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOCUSES ON MOVING WOMEN TO C-SUITE KPMG LLP is well-known for having a strong focus on the advancement, development and empowerment of women. Its annual KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit exemplifies this commitment, serving as… Read the full article

Halton Regional Police Service – Diversity and Inclusivity through Community Mobilization

Agency Executive: Chief of Police Stephen J. Tanner Headquarters: Halton Region – Ontario, Canada Website: www.haltonpolice.ca One Vision, One Mission, One Team COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES The Halton Regional Police Service is widely known as one of the most progressive community policing services in Canada. It is recognized for award-winning programs reaching out to… Read the full article

Cooper Standard – Careers for Veterans Program

CEO: Jeffrey Edwards Headquarters: Novi, Michigan Website: www.cooperstandard.com COOPER STANDARD TEAMS WITH NASCAR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS Cooper Standard has a history of supporting military veterans by providing career opportunities and training for men and women transitioning from active service. Its dedicated Careers for Veterans Program actively promotes the welcoming culture for veterans to join… Read the full article

Interpublic Group – IDEAL Leadership Program

CEO: Michael Roth Headquarters: New York, New York Website: www.interpublic.com IPG IDEAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PRODUCING TOP DIVERSE TALENT As a global leader with a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, Interpublic Group’s (IPG) leadership program is developing and advancing senior level high potential diverse individuals. The Interpublic Diverse Emerging and Aspiring Leadership (IDEAL) program is… Read the full article

Moss Adams LLP – GroWth Series

CEO: Chris Schmidt Headquarters: Seattle, Washington Website: www.mossadams.com MOSS ADAMS LEADERSHIP SERIES STRENGTHENING PIPELINE OF WOMEN PARTNERS There’s a sense of pride in the air at Moss Adams LLP. As one of the largest accounting and business consulting firms in the United States, Moss Adams is strengthening its pipeline of qualified women professionals through a… Read the full article

New York Power Authority – Providing Opportunities for Everyone to Succeed

CEO: Gil Quiniones Headquarters: White Plains, New York Website: www.nypa.com POWER COMPANY FOSTERING DIVERSITY COMBINING BOTTOM LINE AND PERSONAL SATISFACTION The nation’s largest state power organization is fostering diversity and inclusion with an emphasis combining the bottom line and personal satisfaction. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is integrating innovative leadership initiatives that focus on… Read the full article

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center – Model ObGyn Residency Program

CEO: Thomas Zenty III Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio Website: http://www.uhhospitals.org/cleveland GLOBAL MODEL WOMEN’S HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM EDUCATING SPECIALTY TRAINED PHYSICIANS IN GUYANA The world-class clinical and research centers at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have exciting programs that have a significant impact on lives around the world. One of them is a partnership forging a successful… Read the full article

William Osler Health System – Cultivating Diverse Clinical and Community Partnerships

Interim President and CEO: Joanne Flewwelling Headquarters: Ontario, Canada Website: www.williamoslerhs.ca CANADIAN HEALTH SYSTEM ENHANCING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE BY LEVERAGING CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS William Osler Health System (Osler) serves one of the most diverse and fastest-growing communities in Canada. As one of the largest health systems in Ontario, it serves approximately 1.3 million… Read the full article