Nashville Cable's 2024 Power of Inclusion & Board Walk of Fame Luncheon

About Power of Inclusion (POI)

For the past 18 years, the Power of Inclusion Awards has recognized Nashville individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that champion all types of diversity and demonstrate innovative methods to enhance diversity and inclusion. Nominees are evaluated and selected by Cable’s panel of experts on diversity best practices. The awards criteria reflects high standards for a diverse workplace, covering hiring practices, efforts to advocate for diversity in the Nashville community, and demonstrable achievement in resolving inequalities between different segments of the workforce.

About Board Walk of Fame

For over a decade Cable has also honored Tennessee women and companies who are taking the lead in promoting women on corporate boards through our annual Board Walk of Fame induction- now held in conjunction with the Power of Inclusion Awards. The Board Walk of Fame induction celebrates corporate leaders – who have acted on the evidence that more women on boards and in senior leadership positions lead to improved financial results and corporate vitality – with an induction into Cable’s Corporate Board Hall of Fame. Studies show that, while the percentage of female directors is improving, Tennessee continues to rank among the lowest states for representation of women on corporate boards. More champions are needed to increase the number of women in leadership positions and on boards. By hosting the Board Walk of Fame, Cable strives to show the business community in Tennessee and beyond the availability of qualified women and the value women bring to corporate boards

11:00am- Networking & Registration Begins

11:30am- Lunch & Programming Begins

Award Categories:

The Individual Award recognizes someone whose personal behavior is a model of inclusion and is a catalyst for inclusive relationships among diverse populations in the community.

The Business Award recognizes someone whose personal behavior is a model of inclusion and is a catalyst for inclusive relationships among diverse populations in the community.

The Nonprofit Award recognizes a Not-for-Profit entity that facilitates understanding and promotes opportunity for underserved communities.

Award Criteria: Nominations will be evaluated for outstanding accomplishments in achieving and sustaining diversity and inclusion within one’s unique spheres of influence. Nominees will excel in most, if not all, of the following areas:

• Demonstrates a consistent pattern of advocating for individuals in underserved populations
• Demonstrates efforts exceeding his or her job responsibilities to promote and ensure diversity and inclusion
• Cultivates and promotes initiatives that foster a more inclusive and equitable work, earnings or community environment
• Demonstrates measurable results towards increased diversity and inclusion within their sphere of influence
• Exhibits visionary and insightful leadership to resolve business inequities through strategic decision-making and program development.

Do you know any individuals or organizations who match this criteria? Submit your nomination(s) here.

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