Cocktail Reception
Music provided by
Emcee Welcome
Ravi Baichwal
Weekend Anchor & Reporter
ABC7 News
Dignitary Remarks
Toni Preckwinkle
President, Cook County Board
Lori Lightfoot
Mayor of Chicago
Chairman's Remarks
John Robak
Chief Executive Officer
Greeley and Hansen
Chairman
Chicago United
President & CEO Remarks
Tiffany Hamel Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chicago United
CU Impact Award
Accepted By
David R. Andalcio
Founder & CEO
Dinner
Music Provided by
Bridge Award
Accepted By
Laura Thonn
Chicago Office Managing Partner
BLC President’s Award
David Namkung
Founder and Managing Partner
Clarity Partners
2022 BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT
Established in 2004, the Chicago Bridge Award represents an integral part of Chicago United’s advocacy work to advance multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management and in minority business partnerships. This year, Chicago United proudly presents the 2022 Chicago Bridge Award to PwC, led by Laura Thonn, Chicago Office Managing Partner. This award honors extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion, while inspiring others to follow.
BLC PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENT
The initial presentation of Chicago United’s BLC President's Award will be presented to David Namkung, Managing Partner of Clarity Partners. A 2017 Chicago United Business Leader of Color, this recognition honors a BLC who stands out in advancing Chicago United’s mission of inclusion in both their work and in their community.
CU IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT
The inaugural CU Impact Award will be presented to Wynndalco Enterprises, LLC, led by David Andalcio, Founder and CEO. This award honors an impactful Minority Business Enterprise working towards inclusion and economic parity within their organization and in their community.
OUR MISSION
To achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, expanding the talent pipeline for executive-level management, and growing minority businesses.
OUR VISION
A Chicago region that is the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation.
OUR VALUES
Excellence
Transparency
Integrity
Collaborative
Inclusion
Innovative
Chicago United’s Bridge Awards Celebration is Chicago’s premier event celebrating excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion in business.
Our theme this year is:
“The Power of Inclusion”
A highlight of the celebration, the presentation of Chicago United’s Bridge Award honors a company that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion, especially at the board and highest executive levels within their organization. This award brings visibility to those who have led change and inspired others to follow, fostering multiracial leadership in business.
We look forward to gathering with our partners, friends, allies and supporters for an evening of celebration, united by
The Power of Inclusion.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
Chairman's Circle
Media Partner
Advocates for Change
Corporate Citizens for Change
Leaders for Change
Clayco, Inc.
Comcast
Deloitte LLP
Grant Law, LLC
Ms. Tiffany Hamel Johnson and Mr. Derrick Johnson
Andrew J. McKenna
Mesirow
MZI Group, Inc.
Northwestern Medicine
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Shapiro+Raj
SDI Presence LLC
Sidley Austin LLP
Spencer Stuart and Kincentric
The Chicago Community Trust
UChicago Medicine
UChicago Office of Business Diversity
Ulta Beauty
Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C.
VIVA USA Inc.
Weber Shandwick
Wynndalco Enterprises, LLC