North Suburban YMCA Honored with Diversity in Business Award
The North Suburban YMCA, along with 17 local companies and organizations, has been selected as an honoree of the inaugural Daily Herald Diversity in Business Awards.
The Diversity in Business Awards honor businesses who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in business leadership, and who bolster equality across all areas of diversity; including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.
"We are so grateful to be honored with a Diversity in Business Award. The NSYMCA recognizes that a diverse and inclusive organization is foundational to developing and engaging everyone in the community. Together we work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and compassion," said Kathy Fielding, CEO of the North Suburban YMCA, adding, "Our focus is on offering enriching programs and tools that help residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive."
An awards ceremony will be presented virtually via livestream on Aug.12. To register for the event, visit 2021 Diversity in Business Awards Event Registration. The honorees will also be profiled in a special publication of the Daily Herald Business Ledger on Monday, Sept. 13.
This year's Diversity in Business honorees include A Safe Haven, Chicago; ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc., DBA Landmark Pest Management, Schaumburg; Association Management Center, Chicago; Bank of America, Chicago; Burns & McDonnell, Chicago; Call One, Inc., Chicago; Comcast, Schaumburg; Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook; Dominican University, River Forest; Elgin Police Department; Lake County Community Foundation, Grayslake; Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, Downers Grove; North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook; NWSRA - Northwest Special Recreation Association, Rolling Meadows; Populus Group, LLC, Lisle; The Alive Center, Naperville; WCPT 820AM, Chicago; and Zurich NA, Schaumburg.
For information about the North Suburban YMCA, located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, visit nsymca.org.
About the North Suburban YMCA
The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.