Excellence in Equity Award
The Excellence in Equity Award is presented to a North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to equitable practices and initiatives that build an inclusive workplace and community, demonstrated by: Workplace policies and hiring practices that build an equitable, inclusive workplace culture and an environment free from bias and discrimination; Workplace practices and activities that support or are developed in consultation with equity-seeking staff, communities or groups* (see below for examples); A commitment to inclusion by providing equitable access to staff training and leadership development opportunities (i.e. advancement, leadership and professional development); Promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and/or broader community; A commitment to building diversity of talent*at all levels within your workforce; Evidence of year-over-year progression and achievements in moving your business towards being more diverse and inclusive; Evidence of how activities centered on equity and inclusion have contributed to improved business performance and growth; Recognized role as a strong business partner through active involvement in supporting community, charitable and civic organizations. *Equity seeking communities, groups and individuals including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and all racialized people as well people with lived experience of exclusion based on gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, religion
