ERG Excellence Award 2024
ERG Excellence Award
ERG – Engaging, Result-oriented, Groundbreaking project
We are celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives – honoring exceptional projects committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and communities.
We invite all Employee Resource Groups to submit an ongoing or finished initiative that helped advance organizational goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your initiative should be either finished or have completed a minimum of 70% of planned activities.
AWARDS 2024 WINNERS
2024 ERG Excellence Award Gold for the “Candidate Connection Program” run by the group of ERGs, at AKAMAI. This program stands as a testament to the power of simplicity and innovation.
By delivering a solution that is both unique in the market and impactful in its results, they have proven that groundbreaking success doesn’t have to rely on enormous budgets.
Professional Women Council (PWC) Poland at Rockwell Automation, winners of the 2024 ERG Excellence Silver Award.
Through an innovative blend of mentoring, coaching, and skill-building workshops, PWC Poland with its “From Potential to Advantage- Development program for women” is shaping a future where women in this organisation are supported to excel both in their personal and professional life.
One of the winners – ADELANTE con EchoStar’s 2024 ERG Excellence Award Bronze for its innovative Empowerment Pathways initiative.
This recognition celebrates ADELANTE’s commitment to advancing the careers of Hispanic/Latinx employees at EchoStar through a comprehensive program that combines practical skill-building, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
2024 Aspiring Excellence ERG Award has been granted to ROKout’s Pride Campaign by Rockwell Automation.
At Rockwell Automation, the ROKout Employee Resource Group (ERG) is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace where LGBTQ+ employees and allies can be their authentic selves.
ABOUT AWARD
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
At ERGs Center, we firmly believe in the strength of employee networks and we are actively seeking impactful initiatives organized by them.
Our goal
Our goal is to highlight exemplary practices and recognize exceptional individuals and groups committed to driving diversity and inclusion both within the workplace and local communities.
What We’re Looking For
Can your ERG’s activities be linked to the advancement of organizational objectives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Have you made a positive impact on your employees or had a broader influence on the community?
Share Your Story
If so, we invite you to share your story with us. We want to celebrate your unique journey and accomplishments. By doing so, we aim to inspire others and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion being driven by networks/employee resource groups. Please let us know how your ERG has contributed to these important goals.
Key Questions
Engagement and Impact:
Results:
Uniqueness:
Process
Award Process – step by step
To be considered for the ERG Excellence Award (GOLD, SILVER, BROWN) and follow these steps:
Step 1
Think about all initiatives of your ERG(s).
Step 2
Choose the one with the biggest impact.
Step 3
Read rules and regulations from ERG’s website.
Step 4
Submit your initiative!
You can submit your application until 04.11.2024.
Step 5
Join our Award Announcement at D&I Changemakers Conference* (4-5 Dec 2024) to celebrate amazing initiatives put on by ERGs around the world.
**Changemakers 2024
Last year over 1400 attendees from 64 countries participated in the conference.
OUR EXPERTS
Meet the jury for the ERG Excellence Awards
Marzena Strzelczak
Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu (FOB)
Board advisor on DEI
Dariusz Krupa
DEI Expert and Employee Networks Global Coordinator in State Street Bank International
Monika Lis
ERGs Center by Diversity Hub Lead, Experienced ERG Lead
