1. INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY TEMPLATE
Inclusion Awards Submission Deadline
April 29, 2016

2. Inclusion Awards Introduction
The IPG Inclusion Awards were established to recognize agencies and individuals who are making a real difference by “walking the talk” on diversity and inclusion. Entries are judged on the basis of submissions that meet presentation requirements and demonstrate measurable achievements and tangible results for activities that occurred during calendar year 2015.
MERGE is a consortium of employees and Business Resource Groups (BRGs) from IPG agency and corporate organizations who are committed to ensuring that all IPG companies are recognized as industry leaders for diversity and inclusion. MERGE members include the Asian Heritage Group (AHG), the Black Employee Network (BEN), IPGLBT, the Hispanic-Latino Heritage Group (SOMOS) and the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN).

3. Deadlines Entry Applications due Friday, April 29, 2016
please submit this completed application template by COB to
Winners will be notified during the week of June 1, 2016
Inclusion Awards Ceremony will be held August 2, 2016
Webcast live from New York City from 3-5 PM
For additional information or questions please contact Teresa Woodall at (212)

4. Key Reminders
This year we are giving all award-winning entries the option to show 1 video of their award-winning campaign as part of their 3 minute acceptance speeches.
Videos must not be longer than 2 minutes
Videos must be formatted at 720p in either .mp4 or .avi format
Total time allotment including videos and remarks is 3 minutes
There will be strict adherence to award descriptions when selecting the winners

5. Individual Award Entry Instructions
The submission format has been selected to streamline and facilitate the judging and voting that must take place across several geographies
Please use this PowerPoint as a template for your entries for Individual Champion of Inclusion
A separate submission is required for each award category
Please limit your submission to a maximum of 7 slides including the title slide
Videos and photos are not required; If your agency wishes to submit a video it should be no longer than 2 minutes and should be provided via embedded link on a “Supporting Information” slide

6. Individual Award Categories
Individual Champion of Diversity
For an individual who is not a member of Diversity or HR staff
May include active MERGE co-chairs and participants

7. Judging and Selection Process
MERGE organization co-chairs/project leaders and IPG Diversity + Inclusion staff serve as judges
The judges will review slides and supporting information such as data, charts, graphs, testimonials, photos, videos, news clippings, awards, etc.
Submissions are grouped into award categories; they are scored numerically by each judge
Tangible results are weighted most heavily (for most categories)

8. Judging and Selection Process
Submissions must reflect award category descriptions, including provision of data as required, or they will be disqualified
Submissions should describe programs, activities and results specifically aimed and diversity and inclusion

9. Individual Awards Agency/Corporate Department Title Page
Inclusion Awards Category
Nominated Honoree Name, Title, Agency/Corporate Department
Submitted By: Name, Title, Agency/Corporate Department
Date
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10. Overview
Please provide a brief summary of the entrant’s initiatives or activities and impact that can be used in the program journal and press releases if your submission wins an award
This summary should be in the form of a few paragraphs, limited to 300 words
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11. Objectives
Briefly describe the purpose(s) of the initiative(s) or activities that the individual contributed to or led
Examples
Drive leadership accountability
Promote participation in programs
Recruitment, Retention, Development and Promotions
Career development
Client partnerships
Multicultural/inclusive marketing
Supplier Diversity
Inclusive work environment
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12. Initiatives/Activities
Briefly describe the initiatives/activities that were implemented
Examples of above-and-beyond involvement in implementation
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13. Results/Value of Individual’s Contributions
Briefly describe results or outcomes of the activities/initiatives the individual should be recognized for
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14. Supporting Information (1)
Several types of supporting material may be presented on the last two slides
Data, charts, graphs
Photos
Testimonial quotes
Samples of news clippings
Awards
Video (2 minutes max; provide link)
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Please Note: Materials provided may be used in the presentation at the Inclusion Awards.

15. Supporting Information (2)
Several types of supporting material may be presented on the last two slides
Data, charts, graphs
Photos
Testimonial quotes
Samples of news clippings
Awards
Video (2 minutes max; provide link)
Agency Logo Goes Here
Please Note: Materials provided may be used in the presentation at the Inclusion Awards.