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Leadership in Diversity Award Call for Nominations
January 5, 2012
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is looking for individuals whose work and commitment towards diversity has left an impact on South Carolina. The Foundation is accepting nominations for its second annual Leadership in Diversity Award.
The Leadership in Diversity Award recognizes an individual that illustrates exemplary performance in the area of diversity and inclusion. The award is intended to honor those that serve as a model and whose accomplishments are made through community engagement, awareness, bridge building, compassionate leadership and courageous advocacy. Leadership in Diversity Award recipients demonstrate a commitment to cultural awareness and are steering the successful integration of diversity, equity and fairness principles into practices.
The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership. The Leadership in Diversity Award illustrates the Foundation’s commitment to working with and among diverse populations and recognizing those who have championed diversity through their actions and leadership. The individual should currently reside in South Carolina and practice diversity and inclusion in the state. A person may not nominate themselves.
The deadline to submit the online nomination for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina 2012 Leadership in Diversity Award is March 31, 2012. The winner will be announced at a June Grants Luncheon.
Nominate an individual who practices leadership in diversity and inclusion. You may include up to three letters of support.
For more information, please email diversity@sistersofcharitysc.com.
Alice Hurley was honored with the inaugural Leadership in Diversity Award in 2011. She served on numerous boards and committees, including the Foundation Board of Trustees from 2001 through 2010. She touched the lives of thousands of people through her work as a psychiatric social worker and a school social worker and received many honors and citations throughout the years.
Learn more about the Leadership in Diversity Award.