The Premier Health Workplace Diversity Award presented by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and the National Conference for Community & Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ) recognizes organizations and companies who foster an inclusive work environment in which all employees are inspired to contribute their best through their different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. The Premier Health Workplace Diversity Award is presented at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and the recipient(s) will also receive exposure through the chamber’s e-newsletter, quarterly magazine and other marketing outlets from award partners.

Applications for the 2022 award must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

Applications should cover business and community impact in addition to internal culture based on the criteria outlined in the questions below. 

The judges will be looking for 1) a commitment to quality, innovation and best practice. 2) strong, visible and effective strategic leadership on diversity and inclusion. 3) evidence of exceptional, inspirational and measurable outcomes. When describing your initiatives, make sure your definition goes beyond race and gender. 

Nominations should be limited to the form fields provided. Please limit your response to local efforts IF your organization or company is not headquartered in Dayton.

Awards may be given in several categories: 1) small to medium companies, 2) large companies, 3) public sector organizations 4) private sector businesses. The determination regarding the categories will be based on the quality and number of applications received in each category. A voluntary committee consisting of past awards recipients, representatives from Premier Health, the NCCJ, and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, will determine the award recipient(s).

Award recipients from the past three years are not eligible to apply for the award.
2021 - Mile Two LLC & SKANSKA  
2020 - Montgomery County ADAMHS
2019 - Canary Consulting

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact Amanda Byers at abyers@dacc.org or 937.226.8258.