Each year, the MBEIC Sharing Success Awards recognize outstanding individuals and corporations who, through procurement and advocacy, have kept supplier diversity at the forefront of America’s business scene. This is also an opportunity to salute the success of minority business enterprises (MBEs) who have defied the odds and built firms that contribute to the national economy through job creation and community development. These firms represent all spheres of business and industry. They are manufacturers, distributors, and service firms. All of our honorees have one trait in common and that is the commitment to hard work and community service.
2025 Sharing Success Awards
ChicagoMSDC Corporation of the Year
Presented to a chief executive officer of a National or Local member of Chicago MSDC who has provided the leadership that has created an exceptional minority business program and has exhibited exemplary civic leadership overall.
2025 Sharing Success Awards
Anders C. Rasmussen
Presented to the Program Manager who has gone above and beyond what is required to assist MBEs to connect and be positioned to have the best chance at the opportunity. This person also serves as a role model for Supplier Diversity Professional in the Chicago Council.
2025 Sharing Success Awards
Outstanding Buyer/Contracting Executive
Presented to the buying or contracting executive who has shown, by their actions, a true commitment to minority purchasing and has been a leader in their corporation in supporting the organizations Supplier Diversity Goals.
2025 Sharing Success Awards
Maye Foster Thompson
Presented to a Chicago MSDC certified minority Business Owner that has demonstrated extraordinary support for minority business development. The Owner also has an excellent record of consistently doing business with other MBEs.
2025 Sharing Success Awards
Impact
Presented to an individual or organization who/which, through dedication and determination, led the way to unprecedented or significant business opportunities for minority businesses with their industry.
SUPPLIERS OF THE YEAR
Recognizes Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises for their business growth and development, operational success, support of other minority businesses and active participation in the community. The honorees are divided into four categories, based on annual sales:
- Class I is for firms with less than $1 million in sales
- Class II is for firms with $1 million to $10 million in sales
- Class III is for firms with $10 million to $50 million in sales
- Class IV is for firms with more than $50 million in sales.
One company from each class is named ChicagoMSDC Supplier of the Year.
*** A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED ***
You must be a Corporate Member to submit a nominee for Supplier of the Year.
ChicagoMSDC Supplier of the Year
If you have any questions, please contact
awards@chicagomsdc.org
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