Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards 2019

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The fifteenth annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner
The fifteenth annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner
The fifteenth annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner
Seven awards were presented at the Fifteenth Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Greenville
Seven awards were presented at the Fifteenth Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Greenville
Seven awards were presented at the Fifteenth Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Greenville
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
Guests arriving were greeted by the Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
The Greenville Greeters
(l-r) Jacob Ehrmann, Jean Shifrin, Juan Johnson and Glenda Ehrmann
(l-r) Jacob Ehrmann, Jean Shifrin, Juan Johnson and Glenda Ehrmann
(l-r) Jacob Ehrmann, Jean Shifrin, Juan Johnson and Glenda Ehrmann
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Juan Johnson
Juan Johnson
Juan Johnson
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Guests gathering and enjoying the camaraderie prior to the program
Roz Weston, owner of RAWeston Communications, and Julio Hernandez, Chief of Staff for the Division of Inclusion and Equity at Clemson University, welcoming guests to the annual awards ceremony
Roz Weston, owner of RAWeston Communications, and Julio Hernandez, Chief of Staff for the Division of Inclusion and Equity at Clemson University, welcoming guests to the annual awards ceremony
Roz Weston, owner of RAWeston Communications, and Julio Hernandez, Chief of Staff for the Division of Inclusion and Equity at Clemson University, welcoming guests to the annual awards ceremony
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Carlos Phillips, the Greenville Chamber's President and CEO, and Riley Fellow from Upstate Class XXIII, making remarks
Carlos Phillips, the Greenville Chamber's President and CEO, and Riley Fellow from Upstate Class XXIII, making remarks
Carlos Phillips, the Greenville Chamber's President and CEO, and Riley Fellow from Upstate Class XXIII, making remarks
Jacki Martin, Deputy Director of the Riley Institute at Furman, making remarks
Jacki Martin, Deputy Director of the Riley Institute at Furman, making remarks
Jacki Martin, Deputy Director of the Riley Institute at Furman, making remarks
The William “Bill” T. Wylie Valued Lives Award for School Excellence in Diversity was awarded to Berea High School; the award was presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. (l-r) Jacki Martin, the Riley Institute, Mike Noel, Berea High School Principal accepting the award, a representative from Berea HS and Nika White
The William “Bill” T. Wylie Valued Lives Award for School Excellence in Diversity was awarded to Berea High School; the award was presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. (l-r) Jacki Martin, the Riley Institute, Mike Noel, Berea High School Principal accepting the award, a representative from Berea HS and Nika White
The William “Bill” T. Wylie Valued Lives Award for School Excellence in Diversity was awarded to Berea High School; the award was presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. (l-r) Jacki Martin, the Riley Institute, Mike Noel, Berea High School Principal accepting the award, a representative from Berea HS and Nika White
The Outstanding High School Student Award was awarded to Hugh Hill (c); award was sponsored by Greenville Technical College.
The Outstanding High School Student Award was awarded to Hugh Hill (c); award was sponsored by Greenville Technical College.
The Outstanding High School Student Award was awarded to Hugh Hill (c); award was sponsored by Greenville Technical College.
The Outstanding College Student Award was awarded to Antonio Harrison (c); award was presented by Upstate Chambers.
The Outstanding College Student Award was awarded to Antonio Harrison (c); award was presented by Upstate Chambers.
The Outstanding College Student Award was awarded to Antonio Harrison (c); award was presented by Upstate Chambers.
The Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award was awarded to Men of Color National Summit; award was sponsored by BMW Manufacturing Co. Lee Gill, Chief Inclusion Officer, Clemson University, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award was awarded to Men of Color National Summit; award was sponsored by BMW Manufacturing Co. Lee Gill, Chief Inclusion Officer, Clemson University, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award was awarded to Men of Color National Summit; award was sponsored by BMW Manufacturing Co. Lee Gill, Chief Inclusion Officer, Clemson University, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Business Award was awarded to GHS Children's Hospital; award was presented by the Greenville Chamber. Ben Saul (c), Medical Director of General Pediatrics, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Business Award was awarded to GHS Children's Hospital; award was presented by the Greenville Chamber. Ben Saul (c), Medical Director of General Pediatrics, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Business Award was awarded to GHS Children's Hospital; award was presented by the Greenville Chamber. Ben Saul (c), Medical Director of General Pediatrics, accepted the award.
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
The Outstanding Contribution to International Diversity Award was awarded to the Habiba Restaurant; award was sponsored by TD Bank. Mohammed Edris (c), Habiba Restaurant, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Contribution to International Diversity Award was awarded to the Habiba Restaurant; award was sponsored by TD Bank. Mohammed Edris (c), Habiba Restaurant, accepted the award.
The Outstanding Contribution to International Diversity Award was awarded to the Habiba Restaurant; award was sponsored by TD Bank. Mohammed Edris (c), Habiba Restaurant, accepted the award.
Juan Johnson and award winner Brian Townsend, 5th grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Pickens. Juan presented the Calder D. Ehrmann Outstanding Individual Award to Brian; award sponsored by Diversity Leadership in Action.
Juan Johnson and award winner Brian Townsend, 5th grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Pickens. Juan presented the Calder D. Ehrmann Outstanding Individual Award to Brian; award sponsored by Diversity Leadership in Action.
Juan Johnson and award winner Brian Townsend, 5th grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Pickens. Juan presented the Calder D. Ehrmann Outstanding Individual Award to Brian; award sponsored by Diversity Leadership in Action.
(l-r) Nika White, Brian Townsend and Juan Johnson
(l-r) Nika White, Brian Townsend and Juan Johnson
(l-r) Nika White, Brian Townsend and Juan Johnson
Bob Saul (c) with representatives from GHS Children's Hospital
Bob Saul (c) with representatives from GHS Children's Hospital
Bob Saul (c) with representatives from GHS Children's Hospital
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Roz Weston
Secretary Riley with award winner Hugh Hill
Secretary Riley with award winner Hugh Hill
Secretary Riley with award winner Hugh Hill
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Secretary Riley congratulating Bob Saul, who accepted the award for the Center for Pediatric Medicine, GHS Children's Hospital
Secretary Riley congratulating Bob Saul, who accepted the award for the Center for Pediatric Medicine, GHS Children's Hospital
Secretary Riley congratulating Bob Saul, who accepted the award for the Center for Pediatric Medicine, GHS Children's Hospital
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Jacob Ehrmann and Glenda Ehrmann
Jacob Ehrmann and Glenda Ehrmann
Jacob Ehrmann and Glenda Ehrmann
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Ken Peterson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Furman University
Ken Peterson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Furman University
Ken Peterson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Furman University
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Julio Hernandez
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Guests enjoying the reception that followed the award ceremony
Jacob Ehrmann with award winner Brian Townsend and his family
Jacob Ehrmann with award winner Brian Townsend and his family
Jacob Ehrmann with award winner Brian Townsend and his family
Award winner Antonio Harrison
Award winner Antonio Harrison
Award winner Antonio Harrison

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

The Riley Institute and the Greenville Chamber along with their Upstate Chamber partners were pleased to present a new approach to honoring the accomplishments of individuals and organizations championing diversity and inclusion in their communities at the fifteenth annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards celebration on May 28, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency. This year’s seven award recipients were featured in personalized videos that allowed event attendees to hear the motivation and passion from each winner.

Roz Weston (Riley Fellow, Fall 2004), owner of RAWeston Communications and Julio Hernandez, chief of staff for the Division of Inclusion and Equity at Clemson University co-hosted this year’s event. The duo provided humor and encouragement from their own stories of impact and added a dynamic interactive exercise for the audience to examine past experiences and identify how to be diversity advocates in the future.

The event culminated in a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception in Studio 220 following the awards program where attendees networked with each other and congratulated the recipients after hearing their inspirational stories.

2019 Awards Winners:

  • Calder D. Ehrmann Outstanding Individual Award: Brian Townsend, 5th grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Pickens; award sponsored by Diversity Leadership in Action. For his video, click here.
  • K-12 School – William “Bill” T. Wylie Valued Lives Award for School Excellence in Diversity: Berea High School; award presented by the Riley Institute at Furman. For the video, click here.
  • Outstanding High School Student Award: Hugh Hill; award sponsored by Greenville Technical College. For his video, click here.
  • Outstanding College Student Award: Antonio Harrison; award presented by Upstate Chambers. For his video, click here.
  • Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award: Men of Color National Summit; award sponsored by BMW Manufacturing Co. For the video, click here.
  • Outstanding Business Award: GHS Children’s Hospital; award presented by the Greenville Chamber. For the video, click here.
  • Outstanding Contribution to International Diversity Award: Habiba Restaurant; sponsored by TD Bank. For the video, click here.