GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Global ERG Network (GEN) proudly unveils the GEN IMPACT Awards, an exciting evolution of the prestigious Diversity Impact Awards™. The name change reflects a broader vision for recognizing the measurable and strategic contributions of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Business Resource Groups (BRGs), Engagement and Inclusion Councils, and their Executive Sponsors.
For over 15 years, GEN has honored workplace excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The GEN IMPACT Awards will showcase ways in which these important groups create both workforce and workplace ‘impacts’ through their efforts to Innovate, Measure, Progress, Activate, Collaborate, and Transform (IMPACT).
“In 2024, hundreds of groups shared their stories through the DIA applications,” said Monica Brunache, Executive Officer of Organizational and Employee Strategy at Tapestry Partner Solutions, the owners of GEN. “This year, we’ll recognize not only organizations which are making impacts for their employees and customers, but also those which positively impacted the broader community through developing skills, decreasing barriers to access, and fostering economic empowerment.”
Why Apply?
Winners of the GEN IMPACT Awards gain industry-wide recognition, access to best practices from top ERG leaders, and a complimentary ticket to the 2025 at the Global ERG Network Conference. There is no cost to apply, and GEN membership is not required.
For more details and to submit your application, visit the GEN website.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: March 3, 2025
- Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
- Finalists Announced: August 2025
- Winners Revealed: Q4 2025 at the Global ERG Network Conference
About Global ERG Network (GEN)
The Global ERG Network is a worldwide community that empowers Employee Resource Groups to connect, learn, and lead. Through networking, education, and benchmarking, GEN helps ERGs elevate their strategic impact and drive measurable workplace transformation.
In addition to the GEN Annual Conference, the organization hosts in-person and virtual learning and networking opportunities, including their upcoming Spring Summit in New Orleans on April 15, “Measuring Up – Quantifying ERG Impact & Driving Sustainability”. The one-day event is focused on building impactful, sustainable groups, and is sponsored by Entergy. The company’s engagement in the summit continues the commitment to Entergy’s employees and communities by supporting the important efforts of its ERGs. The summit will empower attendees with actionable insights on engagement, metrics, growth, and succession planning.
GEN also hosts free public events, such as the upcoming webinar on March 19 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT, “Sustaining the Changemakers: Prioritizing ERG Leader Wellbeing”. ERG leaders are the heartbeat of workplace communities, but in times of change and crisis, they often become the first points of support. This session is dedicated to empowering ERG leaders and their HR partners with tools and strategies to prioritize their own wellness and build sustainable leadership practices.
Follow GEN on LinkedIn for additional announcements about the 2025 GEN IMPACT Awards and upcoming events. For more information, contact the Global ERG Network.
Contacts
Anna Ettin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (336) 285-0440
