Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Workplace Excellence Awards 2022

*DEI Awards applications open here through July 10.*

Get ready for an evening of learning and growing as we celebrate the work being done to make our region more inclusive and inspire each other to do more.

We look forward to you joining fellow community leaders to hear the impactful stories from the award recipients selected by the panel of judges. We'll highlight the significance of local leadership, programs, initiatives, and meaningful work being done to make our community progress. You'll walk away inspired and eager to expand your own personal or organizational initiatives. 

Registration deadline: August 23 at 5 PM.

• When & Where
  • We're taking this regional event downtown to the ​Community Choice Convention Center Ballroom: 833 5th Ave, Des Moines
  • 4:30 - 7:30 PM: networking for the first hour, programming begins at 5:30 PM.
• Pricing
  • MEMBERS: $45 for individual ticket. 
  • NON-MEMBERS: $55 for individual ticket. 
  • TABLE SPONSOR: $850 for table of 8 with priority seating, recognition on site, recognition in event program, logo signage at table, and screen recognition at awards ceremony. 
  • (Are you a Chamber member but don't have a user ID or password for yourself yet? Click here.)
• Attire
  • This event is all about embracing and celebrating what makes us all different and amazing. Wear your very BRIGHTEST attire! 
• Live music by Guitarras ATM
  • Band members: Rich Salas, RJ Hernandez, Victor Lara, Jesse Hernandez, & Edmundo Soliz
• Food & Drink
  • ​A variety of delicious appetizers and desserts will be served. There will also be a full assortment of beverages, beer and wine available for purchase (card & cash accepted).   
• Donation 
  • A portion of the sponsorship proceeds from the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards will be donated equally to TWO organizations this year to further their impactful missions: CultureALL and Latina Leadership Initiative. (There was a tie vote within the DEI Committee after applications closed!)