Powering the Purpose

This prestigious award celebrates Ambassador teams that exemplify all-around engagement within their organization. It recognizes their commitment to empowering women to advance through inclusive workplaces, removing barriers, fostering growth and development, and building a strong community.

Criteria

  • Open Minds
  • Year-Over-Year Growth: Your Ambassador team has demonstrated commendable growth in participation within NextUp’s Career Accelerator University and DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Learning and Development programs.
  • Male Allyship: By promoting and fostering male allyship, your team actively contributes to a more inclusive environment.
  • Engagement Champions: Proactively engage internal DEI leaders, HR leaders, ERGs/BRGs, and other internal groups, amplifying NextUp’s offerings and events.
  • Develop Capacity
  • Elevated Learning Opportunities: Collaborate closely with NextUp’s Learning and Development team to provide elevated learning experiences.
  • Enhanced Leadership Experiences: Curate leadership experiences within your organization, empowering members to grow and excel.
  • Program Considerations: Explore programs like NextUp DEIB Journey, Launch, Rising Stars, Leadership Program for Directors, and Advocacy in Action.
  • Create Opportunity
  • Innovative Programming: Implement customized initiatives that extend the impact of your work with NextUp.
  • Active Support: Actively support NextUp engagement, contributing to our overarching mission of empowering women.

Nomination Form

2024 Winner

2024 recipients coming soon!

Previous Winners

2023 Recipients

  • Holly White, Altria
  • Kelli Zwick, Altria

2022 Recipients

  • Amber Epperson, Altria
  • Nicki Heitzler, Altria
  • Holly White, Altria
  • Nicole Wright, Acosta Group
  • Kelli Zwick, Altria

2021 Recipient

  • Nicole Henjum, General Mills
  • Jenni Skiba: General Mills

2020 Recipient

  • Morgan Millard, Mars Petcare
  • Kelly Nguyen, Mars Petcare

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