The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (www.bdpa.org), and WorkplaceDiversity.com (www.WorkplaceDiversity.com), the source for diversity talent, announced the 2010 Top Companies for Blacks in Technology. The Epsilon “Star of the Highest Magnitude” Awards are presented annually to the TOP companies in the nation that promote a workplace and environment that support the advancement of Blacks in the information technology industry.
2010 Epsilon (“Star of the Highest Magnitude”) Award Winners are:
Tenure and Promotions: U.S. Navy
Career Path Programs: BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, OK, & TX
Minority Vendor Programs: IBM
Community Outreach Programs: State Farm
Top Company for Blacks in Technology: Eli Lilly
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BDPA Epsilon Awards Recognizing Individual Achievement are awarded to technologists who are nominated by BDPA Chapters or sponsor government organizations, companies and corporations. Nominees were selected for awards in 4 categories: - Professional Achievement,
- Career Achievement,
- Outstanding Technical Contribution,
- Community Service
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