Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility 2023

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY: Trends, Updates & Forum Recap

Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing is excited to announce our third annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) magazine. This publication aims to showcase the outstanding DEIA advocates in the region and provide valuable insights for business leaders seeking to inspire change.

We invite you to nominate remarkable individuals who are catalysts for change and have successfully implemented diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives within their respective organizations and industries. The B2B publishing executive committee will select distinguished senior-level executives based on the following criteria:
- Professional accomplishments spanning the past 12-24 months
- Leadership roles held within and outside of their respective organizations, along with the impact they have made
- Contributions to their industry, organization, and community throughout their careers
- Involvement in board memberships, non-profit work, and affiliations
There is no cost associated with submitting nominations. However, please be aware that due to space limitations, we can only profile two individuals from each organization. The nomination opportunity is available to leaders based in California.

Furthermore, L.A. Times B2B Publishing will host a series of engaging panel discussions featuring prominent diversity leaders from various backgrounds and industries. This in-person event is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2023.

You may contact Karren Adamyan at (626) 347-8673 for any issues with the submission.

Final Nomination Deadline: September 22, 2023

In-Person DEIA Forum: October 19, 2023

For sponsorship inquiries please click here.

Magazine publish date: November 26, 2023

Early submissions are highly encouraged.

This magazine will be produced by the L.A. Times B2B Publishing and does not involve the editorial staff of the L.A. Times.
NOMINEE INFORMATION
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Please provide a description as to how the nominee has exhibited leadership on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility matters. Please detail programs and/or initiatives the nominee has employed to promote diversity within their organization. In what ways has the nominee helped bring awareness to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility in their community, if and what training programs the individual has implemented to enhance employee understanding on inclusion issues, and any other examples that help demonstrate the nominee’s dedication to issues impacting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility. (500 word minimum).*
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