The Long Island Chapter of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, New York State Affiliate, has announced the organizations to be honored at its First Annual Diversity and Cultural Awareness Awards, being held at a celebratory luncheon on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at the Hilton Long Island in Melville. Those being honored exemplify and implement the mission of embracing the benefits of diverse and multi-cultural representation in the workplace, and for championing the diversity of their constituents. Honorees are as follows:

Corporate: JPMorgan Chase Middle Market Group of Long Island and Queens
Education: Hofstra University
Not-For-Profit:

Visionary Award: Long Island Fund for Women and Girls
Leadership Award: Hi-Hello Child Care Center, Inc.
Initiator Award: Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
Groundbreaker Award: Middle Country Library Foundation

According to Diversity Council and Luncheon Co-Chair, Mindy Ferrentino Wolfle, “The Chamber is delighted with the response to our request for nominations. It shows us that there are fine organizations doing business on Long Island that attach importance to diversity and cultural awareness, both in the workplace and in the prevailing community.” Tickets to the event are $60 per person, or $600 for tables of ten. Sponsorships are still available.

For information contact 1-888-41-USWCC and/or email us at NY@uswomenschamber.com