About CHRA > James W. Rouse Diversity Award Nomination Form

Has your organization developed some innovative practices to help increase and leverage diversity? Would you like to receive peer recognition for your diversity efforts and accomplishments?

The CHRA Board of Directors established this Award in 1996 to honor the late James W. Rouse, whose vision of building a better way to live and work through diversity was embodied in the many urban redevelopment programs for which he is nationally known. This Award is presented annually to CHRA member organizations in recognition for their creative and innovative strategies that are in place to promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity and inclusion.

· Any organization represented as a CHRA member is eligible for nomination. CHRA members may nominate their own employers or any other CHRA member organization.

For purposes of the award selection process, diversity and inclusion initiatives are defined as organizational programs, activities and efforts designed to promote and embrace the many differences in people and society, which includes race and ethnic origin, gender, physical abilities, religious beliefs, age, education, sexual orientation and/or other perceived differences. Applicants must address as many of the following areas as possible:

v Innovative programs or initiatives designed to attract, select, promote and retain qualified minorities, women, and differently-abled individuals in the workforce.

vSpecial efforts in place to prepare and develop minorities, women, and/or differently-abled individuals for senior level positions, examples include mentoring, career coaching and counseling, formalized succession planning and/or employee-sponsored professional networks.

vOrganizational development and training programs in place for minorities, women, and/or differently-abled individuals to excel at management levels.

vAvailable diversity training to educate, sensitize and familiarize employees at all levels of the many differences and similarities in our society.

vEducational opportunities and programs available to motivate, encourage and support minorities, women and others in achieving higher educational degrees, certificates, etc., both technical or non-technical fields.

vCommunity-based outreach programs and efforts, which promote diversity through the participation of minorities, women and others, one such example include the Executive On-Loan Program.

v Initiatives that demonstrate the importance of cultivating an environment that assist in balance of work, life and family responsibilities.

Chesapeake Human Resources Association James W. Rouse Diversity Award

On-line NOMINATION FORM

Nomination Deadline March 21, 2008!

Please complete the items below and click on the submit button

Note: Before completing form, please familiarize yourself with the criteria for the award

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Name of Organization nominated for the Award

Street Address:

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Organization’s Principal Product or Service:

Name and Title of Highest Ranking Official:

Name of Official Responsible for Human Resources Management

Nominator Information:

Name and Title of Nominator:

Company address:

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Telephone: : Fax

Either enter directly or cut and paste a description of the diversity initiative(s) that warrant recognition. See Selection Criteria for examples

Before submitting, Please check to see that all fields have been completed. Thank you for you submission!

The information you provided will be automatically emailed to:
Pattie Wlodarczyk, PHR
Aurum Associates LLC
8328 Edgedale Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone: 410-665-9025
Email: pattie@aurumassociates.com