Chicago’s premier celebration of excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
The Chicago United Bridge Award, to be bestowed during the celebration, honors a Chief Executive Officer who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion, especially at the board and highest executive levels within their organization. This award brings visibility to those who have led change and inspired others to follow, fostering multiracial leadership in business.
2022 Bridge Award Honoree
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Chicago United
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About Chicago United
Chicago United is a corporate membership organization, advocate, and thought leader committed to advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management and in minority business partnerships. Our vision is to transform the Chicago region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation.
Founded in 1968, Chicago United’s programming series provides platforms for members to learn, collaborate and engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem. The organization’s signature programs include Business Leaders of Color, showcasing diverse, influential and accomplished individuals ready for corporate board directorships; the Minority Business Partnerships program, which includes the Five Forward™ initiative, dedicated to fostering collaboration between corporate and minority business enterprises; Inside Inclusion, the most comprehensive study of the status of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the highest levels in Chicago’s top corporations; and the Corporate Inclusion Institute, a talent development initiative designed to help organizations harness the power of inclusion and deliver cultural transformation as they cultivate and retain critical talent.
Direct membership inquiries to Gail Darcy Arrigo, SVP of Strategy & Operations, garrigo@chicago-united.org.