Dorothy Height Diversity in the Workplace Award

This award recognizes a business or organization within Rock County that has established and maintained racial diversity in a healthy workplace where employees are thriving

Who is a Candidate?

Diversity in the Workplace Award

YWCA of Rock County is excited to announce the nomination window for the Dorothy Height Diversity in the Workplace award will remain open from Monday, August 26, 2024 – Friday, October 4, 2024. This award recognizes a business or organization within Rock County that has established and maintained racial diversity in a healthy workplace where employees are thriving. The business or organization must also exhibit a sustained commitment to retention and inclusion of diverse perspectives in the workplace.

Award Purpose

The purpose of this award is to honor a business or organization for its support of diversity and inclusion in its workplace. Leading by example, nominees  are 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 or organization must show a commitment to cultural diversity as a high priority by establishing practices and policies that demonstrate an understanding of and respect for a culturally diverse work environment. An explanation of how the business or organization demonstrates a sustained commitment to racial justice is needed. Provide examples of policies, practices and commitment to its employees. Explain the impact of these intentional and sustained practices.

The YWCA Rock County is seeking nominations for an outstanding business or organization 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 and historically marginalized employees within the workforce. Nominees must be located in Rock County.

Application Submission Information

Nominations may be submitted, using the form below 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 4, 2024.

Dorothy Height Award Selection Committee
c/o: Amiee Leavy
1735 S. Washington Street
Janesville, WI 53546

Dorothy Height Award Recipients

2015: Community Action Inc.

2016: School District of Beloit

2017:Blackhawk Bank

2018: Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care

2019: Beloit Health Systems

2020: SHINE Technologies

2021: No Awardee

2022: HealthNet of Rock County, Inc.

2023: No Awardee