| Diversity Recognition
WellPoint supports diversity because we believe it's the right thing to do. And while we do not actively seek recognition for our efforts, we are proud of the attention and accolades our programs and associates have received.
WellPoint is consistently ranked among the leading companies for executive women and is recognized by prominent organizations and publications as a diverse company within and outside of our industry.
Diversity Awards
African-American Diversity Recognition
Disability Diversity Recognition
Gender Diversity Recognition
Latino Diversity Recognition
GLBT
Diversity Awards
| 2010 |
Diversity MBA Magazine "Top 10 Best in Class Category for Representation and Succession Planning" |
| 2006, 2008 - 2010 |
DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" |
| 2009 |
Working Mother "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" |
| 2010 |
GI Jobs "Top 100 Military Friendly Employer" |
| 2008-2010 |
Profiles in Diversity Journal
"Diversity Leader Award" |
| 2000 – 2006, 2009, 2010 |
National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) "Top Companies for Executive Women" |
| 2009 |
Linda Jimenez, Staff Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, National Eagle Leadership Institute Eagle Award Winner |
| 2009 |
Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO, recipient of CEO Diversity Leadership Award from Diversity Best Practices |
| 2009 |
Recognized as "An Adoption Friendly" employer by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption |
| 2009 |
Diversity MBA Magazine "Top 10 Companies for Board Diversity and Retention Practices" |
| 2009 |
Brenda Burke, Director of Supplier Diversity, named Champion of Diversity by DiversityBusiness.com |
| 2007-2010 |
Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology "Best Diversity Company" |
| 2008 - 2010 |
Diversity MBA Magazine "Fifty Out Front Companies for Diversity Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers to Work" |
| 2008 |
Tonya Maxey-Fuller, Staff Vice President, Operations and Technology, Provider Services, National Eagle Leadership Institute Eagle Award Winner |
| 2008 |
Indiana Minority Business Magazine "Champion of Diversity Award" |
| 2006 – 2009 |
"Top Companies for International Innovation in Diversity" from Profiles in Diversity Journal |
African-American Diversity Recognition
| 2007 - 2009 |
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) and WorkplaceDiversity.com "Best Company for Blacks in Technology" |
| 2009 |
The Black Collegian "Top 100 Employers of the Class of 2009" |
| 2008 |
Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Corporate Leadership award |
Disability Diversity Recognition
| 2007-2010 |
CAREERS & the disABLED
"Top 50 Employers" |
Ranked #33 in 2010 |
| 2009 |
Jamison Torok, Senior Technical Project Analyst, announced "Employee of the Year" by CAREERS & the disABLED for his professional accomplishments and contribution to community outreach programs |
| 2009 |
New Freedom Initiative Award by the U.S. Department of Labor |
| 2008 |
Tom Foran, Director of Product and Business Development, was announced "Employee of the Year" by CAREERS & the disABLED for his professional accomplishments and contribution to community outreach programs |
2007 |
Tony Coelho Award - presented for outstanding leadership in the recruiting and hiring of people with disabilities |
Gender Diversity Recognition
| 2009 |
Working Mother "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" |
| 2009 |
Working Mother Media "Most Powerful Mom's in Healthcare" - Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
| 2009 |
Profiles in Diversity Journal "WomenWorthWatching®" recipient Lori Beer, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
| 2008 |
Modern Healthcare "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" – Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
Rank: #25 |
| 2008 |
The March/April issue of PINK Magazine, the national magazine for professional women, names their Top 15 Women in Business. "The Innovators" list features Dijuana Lewis, President and CEO WellPoint Comprehensive Health Solutions Business Unit. |
| 2008 |
"Women to Watch" by In Business Las Vegas, Gabrielle Sansone |
| 2008 |
"Champions for Women in Business Award" by The Women's Congress |
| 2007 |
"The Wall Street Journal 50 Women to Watch" Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
| 2007 |
FORTUNE "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
Rank: #4 |
| 2007 |
Forbes "The World's Most Powerful Women" - Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
Rank: #16 |
| 2007 |
Modern Healthcare "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" - Angela Braly, WellPoint Chair of the Board, President and CEO |
Rank: #33 |
| 2005 |
Working Mother Media "Best Companies for Women of Color" |
| 2000-2006, 2009,2010 |
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
"Top Companies for Executive Women" |
Latino Diversity Recognition
| 2008, 2009 |
LATINA Style Magazine "LATINA Style 50" award recipient |
| 2005-2006 |
Latin American Agents Association Valor Award
"Health Care Company of the Year" |
GLBT
| 2009 |
Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey" 2009 Score of 95 out of 100 |
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