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Your Chance to Nominate a Company for SN’s 2010 Champion of Diversity Award

In January, Supermarket News will honor a U.S. food retail company for excellence in building a diverse workforce and an environment that promotes equality of opportunity for all employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or disability. We'd like your vote.

November 9, 2009

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In January, Supermarket News will honor a U.S. food retail company for excellence in building a diverse workforce and an environment that promotes equality of opportunity for all employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or disability. We'd like your vote. Here are the specifics:

SN’s “Champion of Diversity Award” will be given to a retail company that:

  • • Has a program in place that promotes diversity in the workplace with the goal of creating a harmonious, supportive and productive work environment.

  • • Considers diversity a value and asset that can be utilized to help the company grow and stand out from its competition.

  • • Is dedicated to an ongoing program in which results are measured and the program is evaluated for overall effectiveness.

  • • Has a workforce that reflects and embraces the diversity of the communities it serves.

  • • Works to create a level playing field of equal opportunity and prevent discrimination through mentoring and diversity training.

  • • Considers having a diverse workforce a top priority that is supported throughout the company.


See https://www.supermarketnews.com/awards/ for a list of past winners.

Who can be nominated?
U.S. food retail companies.

How do you submit nominations?
Use the form below.

How many companies can each person nominate?
There is no limit, but a separate nomination is needed for each company.

When will the award be presented?
The award will be presented at the Friends of the Industry Dinner Jan. 24 during FMI's Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Fla.

How to nominate:

  1. 1. On the nomination form on the next page, enter the name of the company nominated and your name and identifying information.

  2. 2. Fill in the section on why this company qualifies for the award. SN may choose to use all or part of your explanation in its story on the winner.

  3. 3. Submit the completed form to SN electronically, as directed.

  4. 4. SN must receive nomination forms by Nov. 20.


Any questions? Email [email protected]

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