Congratulations!

Your corporation was named one of the Top 50 Best-of-the-Best by the members of the NBIC! We received a staggering number of applications this year, and the work your corporation is doing to uphold diversity is admirable. Please follow the instructions below to get the most out of your recognition!

STEP ONE: LOGO

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Please email the version of your corporation’s logo that you would like to be used in all 2023 BOTB publications* to [email protected].

* This includes digital media shared in advance of the Awards Luncheon, printed signage, and main stage recognition during the Awards Luncheon

STEP TWO: PRESS KIT

Please note – these items are provided so that you may prepare your announcements in advance of the public announcement which will be released on November 9, 2023  

You may use the logos included in this Press Kit to develop your own announcements or press releases, however, you may not copy language verbatim. This Press Kit includes: 2023 Best-of-the-Best Logo, 2023 Unity Week logo (two variants included), National Business and Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) Logo, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Logo, and a PDF copy of 2023 Best-of-the-Best Corporation for Inclusion Press Release. For all social media posts remember to tag with #NBIC23 #NBICBOTB23

STEP THREE: POD ASSIGNMENT

All 50 BOTB Corporations are divided into three (3) pods for the Awards Luncheon. During the Awards program your corporation will be recognized from the main stage in your pod group. Following the awards ceremony your team will queue for photos in your pod group. Your pod group assignment can be found in the chart below

STEP FOUR: ACCEPTANCE SPECIFICS

DEADLINE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Please select one individual from your team who will accept main stage recognition, input their information in the form below.  Note, there is no opportunity for remarks. This form will also request the mailing address for your award. Please ensure accuracy of the address. Awards will be mailed in early December

STEP FIVE: GET READY FOR UNITY WEEK

Select sponsorship opportunities remain available which include branded tables for the Best-of-the-Best awards luncheon! View opportunities here and contact your Corporate Relations team for all information

Ensure you and your team have registered for the event
Ensure you and your team have reserved your rooms in our room block
The roomblock will close on Friday, November 10

DATES AND DEADLINES

Friday, November 3

Submit your Corporation's logo for recongition

Friday, November 3
Thursday, November 9

Top 50 Best-of-the-Best Corporations announced publicly

Prep your corporation’s announcements in time for this date and release following the NGLCC’s public launch. You will be notified via email.

Thursday, November 9
Friday, November 10

Reserve your room within the Hotel room block

Book at this link

Friday, November 10
Tuesday, November 14

Form deadline for award specifics

Complete this form

Tuesday, November 14
Wednesday, November 15

Confirmation and final details

Confirm your registration for the event – Reach out to your Corporate Relations and Events team ([email protected] AND [email protected])

Finalize your sponsorship negotiations with the CR team in time for print recognition and to confirm seating at the event.

Wednesday, November 15