Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
Award nominees may be any or a combination of any of the following:
- An individual from an ITS Canada member organization
- A team or group from an ITS Canada member organization
- An ITS Canada member organization
Nominees must be recognized for advancing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion through (for example):
- Implementation of training & development initiatives,
- Fostering a work environment that promotes the inclusion of diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds through programs and policies,
- Recruitment and retention practices which advance the principles of DEI through the hiring and engagement of underrepresented groups,
- Employment practices that remove barriers to advancement of underrepresented groups
- Community outreach and engagement that demonstrates commitment to DEI principles,
- Policies/programs within the organization and/or community that have significant and sustainable impact
- Demonstrated effort(s) in standing up to any activity which impacts the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Other
- ITS Canada DEI Committee will review and evaluate all DEI Award submissions.
Nominees must be available and participate in the award presentation at the annual ITS Canada Conference & Expo.
Nominations for the DEI Award are accepted from ITS Canada members (individuals or organizations) only. A nominator may be from the same or a different member firm. Entry materials are collected via the form below:
- Letter of Nomination: please attach a letter (max 2 pages) of nomination providing information on the nominee and descriptions of their impactful efforts demonstrating that they are deserving of the DEI Award.
- Letter of Reference written by a peer, a manager or an individual that has been positively impacted by the nominee’s DEI efforts.
- Additional Materials: additional materials that support the impact of the nominee’s actions may also be attached to the nomination. Examples might include: photos of nominee (individual or team) in action supporting or promoting DEI, documentation of measurable impacts (percent increase in management positions or new hires), description(s) of newly established employee/community DEI programs, descriptions of DEI outreach efforts and measured success, etc.)