This award is presented to an Ambassador or Ambassador team who embrace allyship and promote inclusivity and belonging. The winners exhibit excellence in DEI&B and allyship leadership by connecting their organization with NextUp’s programming, which aids in removing the barriers that prevent women from advancing in the workplace.

Criteria:

• Example 1: Supported belonging and inclusivity that resulted in a keen awareness and engagement in NextUp events, speaker opportunities, region activities, and leadership.
• Example 2: Demonstrated ally leadership that resulted in employee career advancement, retention, innovation, and overall improved performance.
• Example 3: Became an ally champion who promoted inclusivity in an actionable way for internal stakeholders and the community.