Description
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award honors organizations deeply committed to diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. It recognizes those fostering respect, empowerment, and equal growth opportunities, going beyond mere recognition of diversity's value.
Requirements
- You may nominate any business (brick and mortar, home-based, or services) with their main operations and/or head office located within Mission or the surrounding region (Silverdale to Deroche).
- You may nominate as many businesses as you like but each requires its own nomination form.
- Each business can be nominated in up to three categories. If a business in nominated in more than three categories, they will be asked which three they want to compete in.
- Businesses must qualify for the categories requiring specific details (1-20 employees, 20+ employees, youth entrepreneur, non-profit or charity).
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Description of Business | 5.0% |
| What concrete actions, policies, or practices demonstrate your organization's commitment to DEI beyond statements or intentions? | 20.0% |
| How do you foster a workplace culture where employees and/or volunteers feel respected, safe, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work? | 20.0% |
| Have you received any acknowledgment, awards, or recognition in the past 2 to 3 years because of your level of service? | 10.0% |
| How do you ensure fairness and equity in recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and opportunities for growth or advancement? | 15.0% |
| What steps have you taken to reduce barriers and increase accessibility in your workplace, programs, services, or physical/digital environments? | 15.0% |
| How do you assess the effectiveness of your DEI efforts, and how have you adapted your approach based on feedback or outcomes? | 10.0% |
| Are there any other details you'd like the judges to know? | 5.0% |