|
BRILLANTE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE |
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE |
|
|
This
category recognizes a corporate partner who has a proven track record of success
in relation to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce including
the executive level. This corporation supports the NSHMBA mission and supports
educational initiatives that impact the community they serve.
Particular attention is given to:
 |
The organization’s sustainable efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse
workforce. |
|
|
How well the organization has increased its representation of Hispanic
professionals, executives, and board members. |
|
|
The CEO’s commitment and involvement in both the organization’s diversity
efforts and their involvement with NSHMBA events.
|
|
|
The organization’s diversity initiatives (including diversity council, employee
resource groups, and internal and external communication strategies focused
around these efforts).
|
|
|
The organization’s philanthropic activities in regards to educational
advancement within the Hispanic community (including support made to the NSHMBA
Scholarship program and/or other non-profit educational
initiatives/organizations). |
|
|
|
[ back to top ]
|
|
|
|
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
|
|
|
This category recognizes an educational institution that strives for a diverse
student population and has a successful and proven track record in programs
targeted at Hispanic outreach.
Particular attention is given to:
|
|
The university's support network and initiatives designed to bridge outcomes for
Hispanic students while promoting a seamless path from recruitment to graduation
at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |
|
|
The institution’s diversity initiatives, i.e. Student Diversity Council. |
|
|
The key outcomes of the institution’s diversity, minority recruitment and
retention initiatives as reflected in their demographics among students,
faculty, and staff.
|
|
|
The university’s collaborative partnerships with NSHMBA and/or other non-profit
educational initiatives/organizations that foster recruitment, retention,
development, and graduation of minority students nationwide. |
|
|
|
[ back to top ] |
|
|
|
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR NON-PROFIT EXCELLENCE |
|
|
This category recognizes an organization that advocates on behalf of underserved
communities and has successful programs dedicated to cultivating Hispanics and
preparing them for advanced educational, career, and leadership opportunities.
This non-profit is a true example of advocating collaborative partnerships and
funding resources.
Particular attention is given to:
|
|
The organization’s role in advocating on behalf of underserved communities.
|
|
|
The organization’s activities that promote increased representation from
underrepresented groups including sponsoring or promoting activities in the area
of diversity i.e. conferences, workshops, and services. |
|
|
The organization’s historical success and accomplishments aimed at cultivating
Hispanics and preparing them for advanced educational opportunities. |
|
|
The organization’s partnership and/or relationship (including length of time and
any mutual grants or funding sources) with NSHMBA and/or other non-profit
educational initiatives/organizations.
|
|
|
|
[ back to top ]] |
|
|
|
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE |
|
|
This category recognizes an executive who advocates for a diverse workforce,
including supporting professional development and career advancement of minority
employees. This individual has a designated track record of success within their
profession.
Particular attention is given to:
|
|
The executive’s unique talent for leading people through demonstrated unusual
success in building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse, well-trained,
highly motivated, and productive (including how the nominee leveraged the
capabilities of employees and other people to build a shared vision, aligned
support for that vision, and motivated and encouraged people to work
collaboratively to produce significant results). |
|
|
The executive’s highest level of creativity, initiative, flexibility, and
innovation to produce results that are important to the Hispanic community
(including how the nominee displayed unusual vision in leading organizations or
projects that thrived over time and are consistently recognized as
extraordinary). |
|
|
The executive’s management of human, financial, material, and information
resources in a manner that instilled the utmost public trust and advanced
NSHMBA's mission (including how the nominee optimized use of financial resources
through cost reductions or cost avoidance; applied merit principles to develop,
select, and manage a productive and diverse workforce; and/or used information
technology systems to make significant program improvements). |
|
|
The executive’s stature in the professional field including being recognized
nationally or internationally as a leader or authority in the field or
discipline (comparing the nominee with others in the field, including the level
and nature of influence the nominee has had on others in or beyond the field or
discipline). |
|
|
The executive’s commitment and outstanding accomplishments made to the Society’s
mission through board or advisory involvement and partnership with NSHMBA and/or
other non-profit educational initiatives/organizations. |
|
|
|
[ back to top ] |
|
|
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR MEMBER SERVICE EXCELLENCE |
|
|
This category recognizes a NSHMBA member who demonstrates a sustained
commitment to the organization of at least 5 years or more. This member
demonstrates their commitment by being actively involved in the recruitment of
new members, participating in and organizing professional development activities
both on a regional and national level, and supporting NSHMBA’s programs and
events.
Particular attention is given to:
|
|
The nominee’s long-term commitment to NSHMBA, as demonstrated by length of time
as a member, leadership positions held, and documented efforts outside the job
function and above and beyond the normal expectation of a member. |
|
|
The nominee’s development, promotion, and significant participation in
activities that advance NSHMBA’s strategic goals (growing conference revenue,
developing strategic partnerships, increasing the number of Hispanic MBAs and
increasing the number of NSHMBA members). |
|
|
The nominee’s stature in his or her professional field including being
recognized nationally or internationally as a leader or authority in the field
or discipline (comparing the nominee with others in the field, including the
level and nature of influence the nominee has had on others in or beyond the
field or discipline).
|
|
|
Support given to NSHMBA’s National Scholarship program and/or other non-profit
initiatives/organizations. |
|
|
|
[ back to top ] |
|
|
|
|
BRILLANTE AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE |
|
|
This category recognizes an entrepreneur who exemplifies Hispanic leadership
through their drive and success. This entrepreneur also steps forward as an
advocate for education and community collaborations that foster advancement in
initiatives to geared to empower Hispanics and assist them to further their
educational and professional pursuits. This entrepreneur is personally advocates
and supports the NSHMBA mission and initiatives.
Particular attention is given to:
|
|
The entrepreneur’s achievements and success within their business and the
community at large, including any local, regional, or national recognition. |
|
|
The entrepreneur’s vision and passion around their product or service and how
well this message is conveyed to the Hispanic community.
|
|
|
The entrepreneur’s leadership attributes and resource management skills that
have advanced their business as well as NSHMBA’s mission and strategic goals. |
|
|
The entrepreneur’s commitment to social responsibility and giving back to their
community, particularly in the area of educational and philanthropic initiatives
supporting, cultivating and empowering Hispanics. |
|
|
|
[ back to top ] |
|
|
|
|
