ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World 50 Group,
the global community of business leaders from the most respected
and influential companies, is delighted to announce the winners of
the 2024 Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Impact Awards. Now in
its second year, the I&D Impact Awards spotlight the remarkable
strides organizations have taken to create more equitable
workplaces and communities around the world.
The winners were unveiled last night at the I&D Impact
Awards ceremony in Miami, where
hundreds of global executives from leading organizations gathered
to celebrate outstanding achievements, advancements, and progress
in DEI. Partners of the I&D Impact Awards, including Amazon,
Best Buy, Cognizant, Joshin, RHR International, and SLB—all
esteemed World 50 member companies and DEI champions—joined in the
festivities.
"The 2024 I&D Impact Awards once again underscore the
steadfast commitment of today's leading companies to building a
brighter future for us all," said Jennifer
Bird Newton, World 50's chief impact officer. "We are in a
pivotal moment for DEI. The significance of coming together to
acknowledge our achievements—without resting on our laurels—cannot
be overstated. Last night's festivities served as a powerful
reminder of the impact of collective action, and we extend
heartfelt congratulations to this year's winners."
Chosen from a competitive pool of more than 140 entries from 74
unique organizations, the 2024 I&D Impact Awards winners
represent leaders from diverse industries, spanning nine
categories:
- I&D Ally Award: Ferrero
- Transparency Award, in partnership with Best Buy: Rio
Tinto
- Innovation Award, in partnership with
Amazon: Victoria's Secret & Co.
- Gender Equality Award: Kimberly-Clark
- I&D Team of the Year, in partnership with
Cognizant: Inizio Evoke
- I&D Leader of the Year, in partnership with RHR
International: Lydia Smith, Chief
Diversity Officer, Victoria's Secret & Co.
- Highly commended: Sherri
Neal, Chief Diversity Officer, HCA Healthcare
- Community Impact Award: Amazon
- Inclusion Award, in partnership with Joshin: EY
- Highly commended: Union Pacific
- I&D Impact Award, in partnership with SLB:
Cummins
- Highly commended: Cargill
The winners were meticulously chosen by a panel of esteemed,
independent judges comprising 24 top DEI executives from leading
organizations, including AstraZeneca, Discover, Cognizant, Hilton,
Lenovo, Mars, MetLife, and Warner Bros. Discovery, among
others.
"Witnessing the passion, creativity, and impact of these winning
initiatives reignites my belief in the power of inclusion to
reshape our future," said Crystal Andrew
Banks, global head of diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging at The Kraft Heinz Company. "Bravo to all companies that
submitted a nomination, and let's keep pushing boundaries
together."
Earl Newsome, chief information
officer at Cummins, added: "Each submission showcased the beauty of
creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. Every
entrant should take pride in the impact they are making."
The I&D Impact Awards serve as a cornerstone of the World 50
I&D Impact Community, one of the largest groups of global DEI
leaders in the world. Members convene regularly to exchange best
practices and amplify what works when advancing DEI initiatives
across the organization. Participation is complimentary for heads
of DEI at World 50 member companies.
Learn more about the World 50 I&D Impact Awards—and how to
get involved in 2025—here.
About World 50 Group
Leaders of the world's most
respected companies join World 50 to learn from one another. More
than 4,800 global CEOs, board directors, and senior executives
across every function—from 40 countries across six continents—trust
the World 50 community for insights that deliver impact at
scale.
World 50 is the safe space to exchange ideas, navigate complex
challenges, and evolve as a leader. Members are at the forefront of
transformation, leading organizations with a total market cap
exceeding $34 trillion and more than
37 million employees worldwide.
To learn more about membership and request an invitation, visit
world50.com.
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