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For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. — May 16, 2024 — WEConnect International is proud to announce the 2024 Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion (SD&I), a distinction recognizing corporations for their deep commitment to global inclusive sourcing from diverse groups including Minority-, Women-, LGBT- Veteran- and Disabled-owned businesses.
In partnership with Disability:IN, National Minority Supplier Diversity Council, National Veteran-Owned Business Association, National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion award recognizes leading corporations for their global inclusive sourcing practices including achieving significant diverse spend and is based on an extremely competitive and rigorous application process.
Awardees were honored at the WEConnect International Annual Gala, a gathering of thought leaders, corporate executives, government officials, philanthropic and civil society organizations, and inspiring women entrepreneurs to champion women’s entrepreneurship and drive economic empowerment for a more equitable and sustainable future.
This year’s awardees were honored in platinum, gold, silver, and bronze categories.
Platinum Top Global Champions
Top level of commitment to global supplier diversity and inclusion and the best of the best among the global champions in regard to inclusive spending, policies, and procedures.
Gold Top Global Champions
Demonstrated a high level of commitment to global supplier diversity and inclusion and exceeded the average global champions in regard to inclusive spending, policies, and procedures.
Silver Top Global Champions
Commendable commitment to global supplier diversity and inclusion in regard to growing inclusive spending, policies, and procedures.
Bronze Top Global Champions
Committed to global supplier diversity and inclusion by starting or expanding inclusive spending, policies, and procedures.
WEConnect International is proud to recognize their dedication and commitment to global supplier diversity and inclusion and will continue to promote these companies’ work to advance global supplier diversity and inclusion.
About WEConnect International
WEConnect International is a global non-profit that connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world. It helps drive money into the hands of women business owners by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace. WEConnect International connects member buyers to women-owned sellers globally, enhances their capabilities to transact business and instils confidence that sellers meet buyers’ standards for women-owned businesses.
