Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Diversity Matters; An Open Call for Nominations: 2012 Leadership in Diversity Award

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 through March 31. The recipient will be selected by a committee of staff, board members and community leaders and announced at a June Grant Awards Luncheon.

The Leadership in Diversity Award, established in 2011 to commemorate the Foundation’s 15 years in philanthropy, recognizes an individual that illustrates exemplary performance in the area of diversity and inclusion. The award honors 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 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.

Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate an individual who practices leadership in diversity and inclusion.  You may include up to three letters of support.

For more information, visit the Foundation’s Web site or email the Foundation.

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 Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is committed to God's people represented in many races, ethnicities, languages, genders, religions and abilities. Diversity matters and is in the forefront of everything we do as an organization and in the decisions we make as a funder.

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