The nature of the award is to recognize significant contributions to the EEO/Inclusion/Diversity/Non-discrimination and Human Resources (HR) field through dynamic lifetime/career achievements and its application to the practice. To be eligible, the nominee must:
- Be an HR or EEO/Inclusion/Diversity professional in the field and possess a track record of contributing to the HR discipline.
- Be or have been employed by a federal contractor with EEO/Inclusion requirements or have been involved with workplace practices such as data analytics and metrics to support inclusion efforts; promote non-discrimination and meritocracy through various programs in the workplace.
- Be a member of an Industry Liaison Group (ILG) or another HR Professional Association, such as SHRM.
- Have interactions with the HR/EEO/Inclusion/Diversity/Non-discrimination practitioner community, as evidenced, for example, by working with practitioners in their daily HR practice.
- Be able to demonstrate their commitment to HR and EEO/Inclusion/Diversity/Non-discrimination through programs or initiatives that they influenced, championed, and implemented that show impactful results.
This John A. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award is not limited to Arizona practitioners – nominees from across the USA are eligible for nomination. This award is open to those who meet the eligibility requirements noted above. Self-nominations are welcome!
Revised: February 2025