Nominations for the Inaugural California Diversity Awards are now closed. Thank you to all who nominated corporate and public leaders this year.
Nominations for the Inaugural California Diversity Awards are now open and close Friday, May 27th at 11:59 pm PT. We will recognize leaders in two key categories.
May 2, 2022
May 27, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT
May 31 – June 8
Mid June
June 29Nominations period opens
Nominations period closes
Selection Committee to review nominations, grade based on the nominations matrix and meet to make final decisions
Award Recipients announced
California Diversity Awards Luncheon
May 2, 2022
Nominations period opens
May 27, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT
Nominations period closes
May 31 – June 8
Selection Committee to review nominations, grade based on the nominations matrix and meet to make final decisions
Mid-June
Award Recipients announced
June 29
California Diversity Awards Luncheon
The selection committee consists of nine diverse California leaders — three board member representatives each from the California African American, Asian Pacific, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
For more information on the California Diversity Awards or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Matt Sumida at msumida@calasiancc.org.
Public Official – An elected or appointed state official who is currently serving California by demonstrating their commitment to improving the quality of life within diverse communities through focused, innovative, and inclusive initiatives and policies. Must be an active elected or appointed official holding a statewide position.
Selection criteria will consist of the following:
Corporate – A corporation that has demonstrated a commitment to DE&I through impactful actions that create advancement opportunities for diverse communities.
Selection criteria will consist of the following:
SELECTION TIMELINE
May 2, 2022
May 27, 2022
at 11:59 pm PT
May 28 – June 3
Early June (TBD)
June 29
Nominations period opens
Nominations period closes
Selection Committee to review nominations, grade based on the nominations matrix and meet to make final decisions
Award Recipients announced
California Diversity Awards Ceremony
May 2, 2022:
Nominations period opens
May 27, 2022 (at 11:59 pm PT): Nominations period closes
May 23 – June 3:
Selection Committee to review nominations, grade based on the nominations matrix and meet to make final decisions
Early June (TBD):
Award Recipients announced
June 29:
California Diversity Awards
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The selection committee consists of nine diverse California leaders — three board member representatives each from the California African American, Asian Pacific, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
Corporate – A corporation that has demonstrated a commitment to DE&I through impactful actions that create advancement opportunities for diverse communities.
Selection criteria will consist of the following:
Philanthropy and community engagement. Must play an active role within the communities they serve. This may include investments and sponsorships that support diverse organizations, implementation of programs and initiatives that engage underserved communities.
Public Official – An elected or appointed state official who is currently serving California by demonstrating their commitment to improving the quality of life within diverse communities through focused, innovative, and inclusive initiatives and policies. Must be an active elected or appointed official holding a statewide position.
Selection criteria will consist of the following:
Prioritization of DE&I through legislation/policies. This may include a track record of pushing policies that promote economic equity and increased access to government and community resources, development of legislation that improves quality of life that incorporate the unique experiences and knowledge of underserved community members