2024 Alonzo Herndon Award Nominations Survey

Business Insurance launched the Alonzo Herndon Award in 2021, recognizing an individual dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion efforts in the insurance industry.

The Alonzo Herndon Award is named in honor of an extraordinary businessman who, more than 100 years ago, founded what would become the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, one of the United States’ largest and most successful black-owned businesses.

Mr. Herndon was born into slavery in 1858 and worked as a laborer from a young age. With almost no schooling and no money, his perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit drove him to great success, opening service businesses in Atlanta that were joined to form a landmark company. Today, the Alonzo Herndon Foundation honors his legacy and supports programs and policies in keeping with his vision.

The annual award, which is also made in observance of Juneteenth, recognizes an individual who exemplifies Mr. Herndon’s courage, leadership and extraordinary good will toward others, bolstering their progress and success.

Nominations are open May 15 through July 15, 2024. The Business Insurance DEI Institute will recognize the Alonzo Herndon Award winner at our annual DEI Conference October 17-18, 2024 in New York City.

An ideal nominee would meet one or more of the following criteria:

- An individual who has made a significant, industry-wide impact on furthering DEI efforts.
- An individual who has consistent commitment to promoting DEI through raising awareness, implementing programs and mentoring others.
- An individual who sets an example as a person of integrity, vision and dedication.

- An individual who acts as an advocate and participant in industry events that promote DEI.

Please complete and submit the nomination form by July 15, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at events@businessinsurance.com

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13.Write a brief essay (limit 3,500 characters/~500 words) in the space below that tells the judges about the nominee, please be specific as to accomplishments.

14.Describe the nominee’s expertise in his/her field of operations, including professional accreditations, education and notable accomplishments (limit 3,500 characters/~500 words).

15.Describe the nominee’s leadership qualities and achievements, including career history and experience (limit 3,500 characters/~500 words). The nominee should be a visionary, one who possesses extraordinary leadership qualities and good will towards others.

16.Provide three (3) recommendations from clients, managers, co-workers or associates from within or outside the insurance industry. Recommendations may be either a brief written letter or contact information so judges may contact references of those candidates who have reached the final stages.

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