Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
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About the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards #
The USOPC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards recognize the work of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for progress on their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Our diversity, equity & inclusion department presents a trophy and $5,000 to two NGBs annually for use in further enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organizations.
DE&I Choice Award
The DEI Choice Award identifies two NGBs for the creation of a single diversity, equity and inclusion best practice or a series of diversity, equity and inclusion best practices. The USOPC DE&I Advisory Council narrows down the submissions to the top finalists. Three to five finalists are selected and distributed on the final ballot, which is open for NGB voting.
Advancing DE&I Award
Phased out in 2021, the Advancing DE&I Award recognized a NGB for work their work to increase internal representation of people of color and women. Increased representation was defined as the percentage of growth of underrepresented individuals within each organization and was based on annual diversity data reports. The NGB with the largest percentage increase was awarded the Advancing DE&I Award.
Winners #
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DE&I Choice - USRowing and USA Ultimate | |
| 2023 | DE&I Choice - USA Fencing and USA Waterski & Wake Sports | |
| 2022 | DE&I Choice - US Rowing and USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | |
| 2021 | DE&I Choice – USA Basketball and USA Triathlon | |
| 2020 | Advancing DE&I – USA Basketball DE&I Choice - USA Volleyball | |
| 2019 | Advancing DE&I – US Speedskating DE&I Choice – USA Triathlon | |
| 2018 | Advancing DE&I – USA Softball DE&I Choice – USA Triathlon | |
| 2017 | Advancing DE&I – USA Triathlon DE&I Choice – USA Archery | |
| 2016 | Advancing DE&I – USA Synchro DE&I Choice – US Rowing | |
| 2015 | Advancing DE&I – USA Fencing DE&I Choice – US Rowing |