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Individual Awards
Ÿ Executive Supplier Diversity Champion of the Year – A Senior Level representative from a
Buying Entity Member (corporation or public sector agency) that champions and advocates
for the development and utilization of certified minority-owned businesses.
Ÿ MBE Advocate of the Year – A minority business owner or representative from a certified
minority-owned business who selflessly champions and advocates for the development and
utilization of certified minority-owned businesses.
Ÿ Supplier Diversity Professional of the Year – A Supplier Diversity Professional and/or
Contract Manager from a Buying Entity Member (corporation or public sector agency) who
champions and advocates for the development and utilization of certified minority-owned
businesses.

Each of the above categories are judged on Council participation, personal success, leadership,
vision, significant accomplishments and community involvement. Award winners receive recognition
during the E Awards Gala, receipt of an E Award and certificate, are featured on the DFW MSDC
website and receive ongoing recognition in the subsequent year.

Ÿ Supply Chain Professional of the Year – A Buying Entity member (corporation or public
sector agency) buyer responsible for sourcing within the Buying Entity member's supply
chain, who has demonstrated leadership and performance results in the utilization of
certified minority-owned businesses.

Buyers are judged on MBE procurement activity and advocacy, as well as personal success.
Award winners receive recognition during the E Awards Gala, an E Award and certificate, a
feature on the DFW MSDC website and ongoing subsequent year acknowledgment.
Company Awards
Ÿ Public Sector Agency of the Year – A Buying Entity member public sector agency that has
demonstrated excellence in championing and delivering real results in the utilization of
certified minority-owned businesses in their supply chain.

Ÿ Corporation of the Year – A Buying Entity member (corporation) that has demonstrated
excellence in championing and delivering real results in the utilization of certified minority-
owned businesses in their supply chain.

The above two categories are judged based upon MBE program content, program results, use of
professional services MBEs, MBE development and leadership and MBE engagement. Award
winners receive recognition on stage during the E Award Gala, receipt of an E Award and certificate,
a feature on the DFW MSDC website and ongoing subsequent year acknowledgment. NMSDC
members have the opportunity to be nominated for the NMSDC annual award for Corporation of the
Year.

Ÿ MBE Supplier of the Year (Class I, II, III and IV) – A certified Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE) that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of business growth, operations,
innovation and commitment to the community. In addition, the MBE is active with the DFW
MSDC and demonstrates results in the utilization of other MBEs in their supply chain.

Class I - MBE with revenues less than $1 million
Class II - MBE with revenues between $1 million and $10 million
Class III - MBE with revenues between $10 million and $50 million
Class IV - MBE with revenues greater than $50 million

These categories are judged based upon business growth and development, business operations,
MBE-to-MBE purchases, community involvement and major accomplishments. Award winners
receive recognition during the E Awards Gala, receipt of an E Award and certificate, a feature on the
DFW MSDC website, ongoing acknowledgment during the subsequent year and a scholarship to
attend an executive management course (either Kellogg School of Business or Tuck School of
Business) or an industry specific educational session. In addition, the winners have the opportunity
to be nominated for the NMSDC annual Supplier of the Year Award.

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