The HEIDI Award
Award Purpose
The Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium (HRDIC) Award recognizes and honors the
outstanding contributions and achievements of local businesses and organizations. Individuals
presented with this award represent businesses or organizations that exemplify diversity and
inclusion practices and demonstrate results in their workforce, workplace and marketplace. Recipients
of the HRDIC Award set the standards of excellence for the Hampton Roads Communities and the
Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Award Application & Process
The Application is free and open to all local, state, federal, and nonprofit organizations/businesses in
operation for at least two (2) years and who are responsible for achieving goals for the entire
organization; or within an organization, business, or agency that represents a specific line of business
or business unit. Membership with the Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium is not
required.
Individuals who represent their organization, business, or agency may complete and submit an online
application that evaluates their organization over the past 12 months (2014). Award applicants will
be evaluated on contributions and achievements in five categories:
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Demonstrated Results Related to Diversity and Inclusion including testimonials
Demonstrated Management Commitment to Enforcing Policies or Standards Related to
Diversity and Inclusion
Measurement and Accountability; and
Communication and Education on Diversity and Inclusion Issues
Organization Engagement at all levels, such as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Responses to essay type questions should not exceed 50 words. All parts of the application must be
completed in its entirety and submitted to HRDIC2014@gmail.com by August 28, 2015.
The Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium (HRDIC) Award Application consists of the
following six questions:
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How has your organization improved or benefited from its diversity and inclusion efforts?
What measures does your organization use to gauge improvement as it pertains to diversity
and inclusion?
What systems or programs does your organization currently have in place that demonstrate
exemplary diversity and inclusion results?
In what ways are employees at all levels engaged with promoting diversity and inclusion
efforts?
How has your organization been recognized in the past for its exemplary diversity and
inclusion efforts?
How does your organization evaluate or assess management’s accountability as it pertains to
diversity and inclusion?
Three local, state, federal, or nonprofit organizations will receive their awards at the
2015 Eastern Virginia Regional Diversity & Inclusion Conference Luncheon at the
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center on October 20, 2015.