06/19/2013– MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Twelve men and women will be recognized for their accomplishments in business at the 3rd Annual Florida Diversity & Leadership Conference, to be held in Orlando on Thursday, April 12, 2012. The Multicultural Leadership Award is designed to recognize individuals of all cultures who have made a difference through their achievements and who exemplify the ability to excel in their fields.

MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Bentina Terry
Vice President
External Affairs & Corporate Services
Gulf Power

Brian Lamb

President
Tampa Bay
Fifth Third Bank

Eduardo Fernandez
Senior Vice President
Medical Affairs
21st Century Oncology

Elaine Szeto
Senior Vice President
PNC Bank

Evett Simmons
Shareholder & Chief Diversity Officer
Greenspoon Marder

Gail Williams
Chief Diversity Officer
Hodges University

Jose Rodriguez
Circuit Judge
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

Julie Young
President & Chief Executive Officer
Florida Virtual School

Kim Woollard
Senior Vice President
Human Resources & Training
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

Maurice Herbert
Chief Accounting Officer
WellCare

Mike Betty
Senior Vice President
Bancorp Treasury Management Sales Manager
BB&T

Sam Jaddi
Chief Executive Officer &
Managing Director
MSH Group

“This remarkable group of businesspeople deserves the full recognition of the Florida professional world and community for achievements in their respective fields,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder & CEO of the National Diversity Council. “The Florida Diversity Council offers our full support for their efforts and accomplishments.”

ABOUT THE FLORIDA DIVERSITY COUNCIL

The Florida Diversity Council (FLDC) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2008 to help organizations and people expand their knowledge about diversity and inclusion in today’s global society. The Council provides organizations with the opportunity to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders about diversity and inclusion efforts. The Florida Diversity Council is part of the larger National Diversity Council, and has regional chapters in Jacksonville, Orlando, South Florida, Southwest Florida, and Tampa Bay.

More information about the Florida Diversity Council can be found at www.floridadiversitycouncil.org