), the source for diversity talent, announced Eli Lilly and Company as the winner of the prestigious Epsilon Award as the Top Company for Blacks in Technology.
“We are proud to be honored by organizations, such as the BDPA, that promote diversity,” said Michael Heim, senior vice president of information technology and chief information officer, at Lilly. “Lilly firmly believes that diversity within the workforce is imperative to the success of this, or any organization.”
The award was presented at the 2009 National BDPA Technology Conference Awards Gala held August 8th at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in Raleigh, NC. The Epsilon “Star of the Highest Magnitude” Award is presented annually to the TOP company in the nation that promotes a workplace and environment that support the advancement of Blacks in the information technology industry.
"We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that Lilly has made for Blacks in Technology," said National BDPA President, Denise Holland. “In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for both employment and advancement. It is important to recognize those exceptional companies that have provided African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology.”
BDPA Corporate Sponsors and Supporters were asked to complete a comprehensive survey that rated their performance in the areas of Demographics, Diversity Programs, Diversity (Training, Affinity Groups), Tenure, Promotions and Terminations, Diversity Recruiting, Career Path Programs, Minority Vendor Programs, and Community Outreach. BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com announced Allstate Insurance, American Airlines, Compuware, Eli Lilly and Company, Health Care Service Corporation, Merck and Company, Monsanto, State Farm Insurance, Sun Trust Bank, Wal-Mart Stores and WellPoint as the award winners of the 2009 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology earlier in July.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers – through medicines and information – for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com.