National Organization for Diversity in Sales and Marketing Presents Diversity Awards to Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Wachovia and Turner Broadcasting System.RALEIGH, N.C. -- The National Organization for Diversity in Sales and Marketing (NODSM) and The Foundation for Diversity will host an awards gala "Through The Years: The Evolution of Inclusion," during the second annual Executive Leadership Summit, November 8-10, 2006, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Ga. The Summit brings a fresh and relevant perspective to the discussion of why diversity recruitment, diversity management and marketing to diverse segments of the population are win-win strategies for businesses, organizations and consumers. The inaugural awards gala on Nov. 10, 2006, recognizes businesses and executives who have ensured diversity maintains a significant role in their respective organization's strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , recruitment and community initiatives. Receiving 2006 Pinnacle Awards are: * Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador This title may refer to:
* Phil Kent, CEO, Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. - Pinnacle Award for Corporate Leadership * Wachovia - Pinnacle Award for Corporate Citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while "Each of the award honorees have demonstrated an exemplary level of commitment to diversity," said Shelley Willingham-Hinton, president and founder of the NODSM. "With the Pinnacle Awards, we are paying tribute to individuals and corporations who leverage diversity to impact not only the bottom line but also empower communities." "I am pleased to be selected as a recipient of the community and global leadership award," said Chavis. "As a long-time civil rights leader and community activist, I fully understand the importance of diversity in the growth of business and the progress of society." Sponsors of the 2006 Executive Leadership Summit are Wachovia, Allstate, Time Warner, AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , Time Warner Cable This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Turner Broadcasting System, Delta Air Lines, Latin Vision, Newell Rubbermaid “Rubbermaid” redirects here. For the Marvel comics character, see Rubbermaid (comics). Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products, including such well-known brands as Rubbermaid food storage, home organization, and refuse and Headway. For additional information visit www.minoritymarketshare.com or call 1-888-689-8896. About the National Organization for Diversity in Sales and Marketing The National Organization for Diversity in Sales and Marketing is a membership-based professional organization created to be a resource for small businesses and major corporations that want to increase their market share in multicultural markets. The organization also serves as an advocate for multicultural marketing firms. In addition, NODSM provides a community where professionals can share best practices and strengthen their commitment to multicultural marketing and sales strategies. |
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