2020 Power of Inclusion Awards
(Nomination Deadline is May 1, 2020)

For the past 15 years, the Power of Inclusion (POI) Awards has recognized Nashville individuals, businesses and non-profit 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 Practice. Awards criteria reflect high standards for a diverse workplace, covering hiring practices, efforts to advocate for diversity in the Nashville community, and demonstrable achievement resolving inequalities between different segments of the workforce.

Award Categories
You must be a Cable Member to nominate an individual, business or not-for-profit organization.
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 a Corporation that ‘walks the talk’ and demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their employment practices, programs and community outreach

The Not-for-Profit 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 under-served 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.

Please use the online Nomination Form to demonstrate how your nominee meets the Award Criteria.  Responses should include, but not be limited to:

Inclusive behaviors and activities to support your nomination
Unique approaches to challenges or opportunities faced by your nomination
Innovative or key strategies for success and/or other highlights you would like to convey
Outcomes and/or metrics to support your nomination
Evidence to support enhanced cultural awareness, community/organizational change, increased cultural sensitivity, increase business diversity and retention, etc.

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* 1. Select the award you are submitting.

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* 2. Nominee's Name:

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* 3. Nominee's Phone Number:

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* 4. Nominee's Email Address:

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* 5. Please describe why this individual, business or not-for-profit deserves recognition for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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* 6. Please describe the use of professional or personal influence and/or resources to ensure their business and/or our community is an inclusive place for all to work and/or live.

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* 7. Please describe activities promoted and/or participated in that build effective inclusive relationships.

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* 8. Please describe any efforts above and beyond professional responsibilities to eliminate inequities within their place of business and/or their community.

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* 9. Please describe any additional personal, professional and/or community accomplishments that should be considered while reviewing this recommendation.

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* 10. Your Name (Nominator must be a CABLE Member):

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* 11. Nominator's Phone Number (Your Phone number)

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* 12. Nominator's Email Address (Your email address)

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* 13. Additional Comments:

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