From: Wayne Hicks [mailto:wayne.hicks@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 2:25 PM
To: Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5500) <aprille.j.ericsson@xxxxxxxx>
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Call for Nominations: Top Companies for Blacks in Technology Awards Program
Aprille, for over 40 years, BDPA<http://www.bdpa.org/> has partnered with
corporate America to provide a steady stream of talented African Americans into
the information technology (IT) industry.
BDPA offers our stakeholders in corporations, educational institutions and
government agencies opportunities to network with other employers, career
professionals and students in the pursuit of IT talent and services, as well as
receive critical information on technology trends.
The prestigious Corporate PACEsetter
Award<http://www.bdpa.org/page/BestCompanies> for the Top Companies for Blacks
in Technology award is presented annually during the National BDPA Technology
Conference and Career Fair to the company that best demonstrates a workplace
and environment that supports the advancement of African Americans in the IT
industry.
BDPA Corporate Epsilon Awards are awarded to corporations who demonstrate a
commitment to people and an understanding that fostering a culture of diversity
has a bottom line business case value. The prestigious PACEsetter Awards for
the Top Companies for Blacks in
Technology<http://www.slideshare.net/BDPAFoundation/top-companies-for-blacks-in-technology>
are presented during the 39th annual National BDPA Technology
Conference<http://www.bdpa.org/mpage/conference2017> on July 26-29, 2017 in
Cincinnati, OH.
Aprille, you are getting this message because we think that National
Aeronautics and Space Administration promotes a workplace environment that
supports the advancement of African Americans in the IT industry. BDPA wants
your company to complete an
assessment<http://www.bdpa.org/resource/resmgr/PACESetters_Awards/2017_Best_Companies_For_Bla.docx>
of its internal workplace and career development climate using the following
rating categories:
1. Tenure, Promotions and Terminations
2. Leadership Development and Advancement
3. Supplier Diversity
4. Community & BDPA Engagement
Timeline at a Glance
* Submit completed application by June 23, 2017 to
awards@xxxxxxxx<mailto:awards@xxxxxxxx>.
* Award presentations will occur during the 39th annual National BDPA
Technology Conference Awards Gala in Cincinnati, OH on July 29, 2017.
Please contact us by email (awards@xxxxxxxx<mailto:awards@xxxxxxxx>) or phone
(301.584-3135) if you have questions or wish to discuss further.
Sincerely,
PACEsetter Awards Committee
National BDPA<http://www.bdpa.org/>
(301) 584-3135
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