BDPA Corporate Epsilon Award Winners: Top 11 Companies for Blacks In Technology

BDPA will recognize several of America’s corporate giants and accomplished individuals at this year’s 35th Annual BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair, August 14-17, 2013, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC. BDPA created the Epsilon Award to recognize and celebrate key contributions and accomplishments of its members and supporters.

National BDPA Corporate Epsilon Awards recognizing corporate achievement are awarded to corporations who have demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding that fostering a culture of diversity has a bottom line business case value. Each year, National BDPA surveys Fortune 1000 companies to make an assessment of their internal workplace and career development climate using the following rating categories:

• Tenure, Promotions and Terminations
• Leadership Development and Advancement programs
• Supplier Diversity programs
• Community Outreach programs

This year, National BDPA is pleased and honored to recognize eleven (11) corporations with the Corporate Epsilon Award. These corporations are finalists for 'The Top Company For Blacks in Technology' award that will be announced on Saturday, August 17th during the Awards Gala:

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
2. Health Care Service Corporation
3. HP
4. Intel
5. Johnson & Johnson (2012 Winner!)
6. Merck
7. Monsanto
8. State Farm Insurance
9. Wal-Mart
10. WellPoint
11. Wells Fargo

BDPA is recognized nationally as a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States. BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support and services for youth and adult information technology professionals. Contact Wayne Hicks, Director, BDPA Corporate Sales Department by phone (301.584-3135) or email (corpsales@bdpa.org) if you need more information on BDPA sponsorship program.

BDPA Strikes Gold with WellPoint Sponsorship

With an unyielding commitment to meeting the health care needs of their diverse customers, WellPoint joined the growing list of Gold Level Corporate Sponsors at the 35th annual National BDPA Technology Conference on August 14-17, 2013 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC.

As one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States, WellPoint delivers a number of leading health benefit solutions through a broad portfolio of integrated health care plans and related services. In addition to a wide range of specialty products such as life and disability insurance benefits, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefit services, WellPoint also provides long term care insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Andrew Lang

“At WellPoint, we pride ourselves in recruiting highly talented associates with varied skills, experience and backgrounds who reflect the people and communities we serve,” said Andrew Lang, WellPoint chief information officer. “That is why we continue to invest in organizations like BDPA that promote diversity and inclusion and help us find the talented associates who make up our technology team.”

As a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States, BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support, and services for youth and adult Information Technology (IT) professionals. BDPA is honored to partner with a world class health care organization such as WellPoint.

National BDPA president Monique Berry said, "Thanks to the continued support from WellPoint, the BDPA Tech Career Fair and ITDiversityCareers.com will continue to make a positive impact on advancing the careers of college students and professionals in STEM related fields."

For more information on BDPA sponsorship program, contact Wayne Hicks, BDPA Corporate Sales director, corpsales@bdpa.org, (301) 584-3135.