BizTimes Media is proud to announce our upcoming section, Milwaukee’s Notable BIPOC Executives, a special editorial feature within BizTimes Milwaukee’s February 27, 2023, issue and online (Biztimes.com). Organizations and individuals are invited to submit a nomination that will help the BizTimes determine this year’s honorees. This special section will recognize individuals for their accomplishments during the past 12 to 18 months. Nomination forms must be completed and submitted by January 20, 2023, and ALL sections of the form must be completed for consideration. You also must upload a high-resolution digital headshot (300 dpi minimum) and a bio/nomination about your nominee (up to 300 words). Please bear in mind that the final honoree profiles will be created using only the information supplied in the nomination form, so include all relevant details. BizTimes Milwaukee editorial staff will edit information provided to meet style and editorial standards and the final profile word limit (150-170). Please do not submit information that is subject to change by the publishing date or that you consider to be confidential.

Important criteria:

• Nominated leaders must be currently employed at a business or nonprofit based in the southeastern Wisconsin area to qualify (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Washington, Walworth and Sheboygan counties).
• Nominees must be currently serving in a senior level role at their organization (three levels or fewer from the CEO).
• Executives have made significant contributions to advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace and/or in southeastern Wisconsin.
• Executives have served as a role model or mentor.
• Executives have demonstrated excellence in their field and the ability to effect change within the organization, industry or community (and beyond).
• Nominees also have assumed a leadership position outside of their own organization including professional organizations and civic/community service initiatives.

Note: Please fully complete all fields in the nomination form and click submit. There is no way to save your progress in the online form and return later. If you experience any issues while submitting a nomination, please email us at notablemilwaukee@biztimes.com. Individuals chosen to be featured in the section will be notified by BizTimes Media approximately three weeks prior to publication.

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