Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Winner: Covered California Since its creation in 2011, Covered California has worked to meet the challenge of reaching a diverse market of millions of uninsured Californians eligible for coverage as a result of the Affordable… Continued

Winner: Consumer Reports For nearly 80 years, Consumer Reports (CR) has empowered consumers with the knowledge necessary to make better and more informed choices—and has battled in the public and private sectors for safer products… Continued

Winner: Concepts, Inc. When it comes to doing business, a diverse team means more perspectives on how to confront challenges and achieve success. While the term “diversity” is typically used in reference to differences in… Continued

Winner: C+C C+C has a strong commitment to diversity. Diversity strengthens the cultural fabric of the C+C workplace by bringing fresh perspectives, widening the understanding of diverse communities and expanding employees’ capacity and competency towards… Continued

Winner: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate As a leading national lifestyle real estate brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) is at the forefront of conducting original consumer research to educate the industry… Continued

Winner: Ronald W. Wong, President and CEO, Imprenta Communications Groups Ronald Wong epitomizes what it means to be a “Diversity Hero.” He has committed his life to diversity and founded Imprenta Communications Group, an award-winning… Continued

Winner: Kelli Watson, Internal Communications Manager, MillerCoors Kelli Watson is an innovative communicator and leader. She has a unique skill for driving clarity and simplicity around her company’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in a… Continued

Winner: Gail L. Moaney, APR, Managing Partner and Director of Finn Partners’ Travel / Lifestyle Group Gail Moaney is a trailblazer in the industry, showing extraordinary dedication to advancing diversity and excellence. As managing partner… Continued

Winner: Kim L. Hunter, Founder / President / CEO, LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kim L. Hunter currently leads three separate companies: LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS, an integrated marketing communications firm specializing in multicultural markets; The LAGRANT Foundation, a… Continued

Winner: Catherine Hernandez-Blades, Aflac’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications For 20 years, Catherine Hernandez-Blades has optimized operations, driven revenues, decreased expenses and built high-performing communications teams. She has done so with keen business acumen… Continued