Leading Boldly Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 Hilton Chicago 720 S. Michigan Ave. Reception 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
About the Event For 15 years, the Bridge Awards dinner has elevated the visibility of corporate leaders committed to inclusion. The event will exemplify Chicago United’s 2019 theme, Leading Boldly, by connecting attendees with approximately 1,000 of Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders who share the value of advancing inclusion and are leading the charge in their organizations and communities. This is a “must-attend” event for CEO Council members, Diversity Officers, Leaders Council members, member company colleagues, Five Forward participants, Business Leaders of Color and Chicago-area business and philanthropic leaders who value diverse and inclusive leadership.
Chicago United invites you to Lead Boldly with us.
Bridge Award Honoree The Bridge Award was established in 2004 and represents an important part of the advocacy work of the organization in fostering multiracial leadership at the highest levels of corporate America. The Chicago Bridge Award, to be bestowed at the dinner, salutes a corporation supporting development of a vibrant and richly diverse business community. This award brings visibility to those who have managed change and inspired others to follow. At the dinner, we also will salute the 2019 Business Leaders of Color. These dynamic executives hold a vast range of experience in a variety of industries and are among some of the most influential, diverse and inclusive leaders in the Chicago business community. They provide shareholder value in our ever-changing business environment and inspire others as they continue to progress, innovate and lead boldly. Since 2003, the publication has featured nearly 370 board-ready candidates and Business Leaders of Color have served in more than 230 corporate directorships.
Chicago United Board of Directors Executive Committee
Board Members
Chairman Kip Kelley Aon plc Chief Executive OfficerAon Affinity US
Secretary Opella Ernest, M.D. Chief Clinical Officer Health Care Service Corporation
Vice Chairman John C. Robak President Greeley and Hansen
Treasurer George Burciaga Chief Executive Officer IGNITE CITIES
Investment Officer Santino Bibbo Managing Director Cabrera Capital Management
Percival Barretto-Ko President Astellas Americas Maurice Grant Principal Grant Law, LLC Darrel Hackett President BMO Wealth Management - U.S.
Linda Imonti Managing Partner of the Chicago Office KPMG LLP Parrish Ivy Principal Deloitte Tax LLP James P. Kolar Central Market Managing Partner PwC LLP
Tameka Morton Partner EY Nichole Owens Vice President of Customer Channels ComEd, An Exelon Company
Karriem Shakoor Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer UL Eric Smith Regional President Fifth Third Bank
Cristy Garcia-Thomas Chief External Affairs Officer Advocate Aurora Health Care
By becoming a sponsor of the 2019 Bridge Awards Dinner you can help change the conversation around race, diversity, inclusion and economic parity in Chicago. Your sponsorship dollars go to support these important Chicago United programs:
Supporting Opportunities
Leading Boldly Nov. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue Business Attire
Sponsor Benefits
Co-Chair
Chairman’s Circle
Advocates for Change
Corporate Citizens for Change
Leaders for Change
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Remarks at Bridge Awards Dinner
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(2) Premier Reserved Tables of 10
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Exclusive Reserved Table of 10
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Reserved Table of 10 Host Committee Listing Commitment Required by 7/1
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Pre-event Photo Opportunity with Honorees and Speakers
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Prominent Logo Recognition in Print Media and Other Promotional and Program Material
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Logo Recognition in Promotional and Program Materials
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Corporate Listing in Promotional and Program Materials
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Acknowledgement During Dinner Program
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Logo Recognition During Dinner Program
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Listing During Dinner Program CEO Diversity Statements in Program
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Support opportunities and benefits are subject to change.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Gail Arrigo at 312-977-3066.
Registration
Register online at www.chicago-united.org
Name________________________________________________________________________Title_______________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________Fax_____________________________E-mail________________________________________________
Contact Name (for questions and seating) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone_____________________________________________________ Contact E-mail__________________________________________________ How should we list your company in printed materials? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chairman’s Circle/Advocates for Change Sponsors, please provide name and title of individual to be listed on the Steering Committee ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My business is unable to participate. However, we wish to support The Chicago United Bridge Awards with a contribution of:
BRIDGE AWARDS SPONSOR PACKAGES Please select one level.
$__________________________________________________________ ______ Presenting Sponsors (Next availability 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 ______ Chairman’s Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 ______ Advocates for Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $_____________________________
______ Corporate Citizens for Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 ______ Leaders for Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Bridge Awards cancellations will not be accepted after October 1, 2019.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION (Payment required at time of individual registration.) Cardholder Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ American Express______ Discover______ MasterCard______ Visa______ Card#_________________________________________________________ Expiration_________________ 3 or 4 Digit Security Code___________________ Cardholder Signature (I agree that in digital form, my initials will be the electronic representation of my signature.)___________________________________________________________ Billing Address ___________________________________________________________City_________________________State________Zip_____________
For room reservations, please contact the Hilton Chicago directly at 312-922-4400 or visit www.hilton.com. Phone: 312-977-3060
Sponsors please make all checks payable to: Chicago United
Fax: 312-977-3089
Mail payments to: Chicago United, c/o: PJH & Associates, Inc., 205 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606
www.chicago-united.org
Fax: 312-553-2007 (Chicago United is a 501(c)3 organization and contributions are deductible as provided by law. Tax ID: 36-2770509)