Minority Business of the Year
This award recognizes a minority-owned business that has demonstrated significant business growth and stability over the past year. The firm showcases notable work, highlighting quality, innovation. Additionally, the firm should exhibit active involvement in DEI community and support initiatives, a strong commitment to diversity within its workforce, and high levels of client satisfaction with positive testimonials.

Woman-Owned Business of the Year
This award honors a woman-owned business that has demonstrated significant business growth and stability over the past year. The firm showcased notable work, highlighting quality and innovation. Inspiring leadership by the female owner is a key criterion, along with active participation in community service and women-focused initiatives. The firm should also demonstrate a commitment to employee development, including training, development, and fostering a diverse workforce.

Community Impact Award 
This award honors a non-profit or community advocacy organization with a proven record of impactful community service and advocacy. The organization must demonstrate successful implementation of programs that address community needs and effective partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders. Innovative approaches to solving community issues and high levels of community engagement and participation are also key criteria.

Champion Award (Diversity Practitioner/Individual)
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates strong leadership in Supplier Diversity and Workforce initiatives. The recipient should have a measurable impact on their organization or community through supplier diversity efforts and be an active advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within and beyond their organization. Innovative strategies and programs to promote equity in contracting and successful project outcomes are essential criteria.

Public Agency Excellence Award
This award honors a public agency that excels in implementing policies to promote inclusive supplier diversity programs and actively breaks down barriers to inclusive contracting. The agency must have effective supplier diversity programs and initiatives, engage proactively with the community to address public needs, and demonstrate transparency and accountability in its supplier diversity efforts. A strong commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce is also essential.

Corporate Partner Ovation Award
This award recognizes a large construction, architectural, or engineering firm that excels in partnership and collaboration with minority and women-owned businesses. The firm should successfully complete projects that highlight collaboration and implement programs supporting minority and women-owned businesses. Innovative approaches to increasing the participation of MWBE subcontractors’ inclusion in projects, demonstrating a diverse workforce, and active involvement in the community are key criteria.