This award is presented to an Ambassador or Ambassador team who embrace allyship and promote inclusivity and belonging. The winners exhibit excellence 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.