SIFMA C&L Society Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Advocate Award

SIFMA C&L Society Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Advocate Award
What is this award?

First awarded in 2022, the SIFMA C&L Society Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Advocate Award celebrates legal and compliance professionals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to building creative solutions that address DE&I inequities in the financial services industry and ensures the next generation of leaders reflects our diverse society.

The award is presented annually by the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society at its Annual Seminar, and is focused on individuals who are disrupting the status quo in the development, implementation and support of DE&I initiatives. The next Annual Seminar will be held in Austin, TX on March 23-26, 2024.

Nominees should have demonstrated measurable success in supporting and encouraging the inclusion of women, minorities, persons with disabilities and/or persons of differing sexual orientation and gender identities.

Who is eligible?

Any legal or compliance professional working for a financial services firm, outside counsel, or vendor that supports the industry may be nominated. The nominee must be able to demonstrate tangible and sustainable results. SIFMA C&L Executive Committee members are not eligible for nomination.

Nominees will be assessed in the following categories:
- Innovation of DE&I ideas
- Thought leadership in the legal and compliance sector of the financial services Industry
- Leadership and promotion of diverse teams
- Leadership through creating an environment that eliminates barriers to communication and encourages everyone’s contribution
- Hiring, retention and promotion of diverse candidates
Application due date: Friday, October 25, 2024. Please use the form below to submit. Questions? Contact clsociety@sifma.org
Nominee's Name*

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Contact information: Nominee's Phone Number*

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Contact information: Nominee's E-mail Address*
Name of person submitting the application (if not nominee)

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Your E-mail Address (if not nominee)
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Nominee’s employer*
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Nominee’s resume or LinkedIn profile (if resume not available)

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Nominee’s LinkedIn Profile:
Link to LinkedIn profile (if available)
Statement of nominee’s approach to solving DE&I-related issues (philosophy):*
Description of instance(s) of innovative, unique or creative approach to tackling a DE&I initiative:
a) Scope of the project:*
b) Participants or systems involved:*
c) Results (quantitative and qualitative, if possible):*
d) Impact statement or press related to the initiative to demonstrate tangible results:*
A reference statement in support of the nominee from an individual other than the person making the nomination*
All information provided in connection with this nomination will be made available to the SIFMA C&L Executive Committee Members, SIFMA staff responsible for administering the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate Award, and the panelists on the DEI panel at the Seminar.
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SIFMA C&L Society Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Advocate Award

Description of instance(s) of innovative, unique or creative approach to tackling a DE&I initiative: