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August 28, 2017
Michelle Andre
WIRe Launches New Market Research Diversity Champion Award
Award created to recognize MR leaders who are committed to promoting diversity
29 August 2017 – Los Angeles, CA – Women in Research (WIRe), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the market research industry, has launched a new award program in collaboration with Knect365, which produces a number of marketing and insights events. The MRX Diversity Champion Award will recognize a leader in the MR field who has made a remarkable commitment to supporting a diverse workforce, and who is a proven proponent for value systems that champion equality and inclusion.
“This award provides a platform to illuminate those market research leaders who are working to promote diversity. Recognizing the individuals who are championing equality and inclusion celebrates the progress we’re making on diversity initiatives in our industry.” says Kristin Luck, founder of Women in Research.
This new award from Women in Research looks for individuals who are actively embracing all aspects of diversity—encouraging investment in a diverse workforce in MR, and embodying the value of respect, dignity, autonomy and equality. The award will recognize those making a positive difference in others’ lives and our industry through their significant contributions in the arena of diversity. To enter or nominate go to: https://marketing.knect365.com/tmre/wire-mrx-diversity-champion-award
Nominations are being accepted through September 15, 2017, and the award will be presented to the chosen recipient at Knect365’s fall’s The Market Research Event (TMRE) conference October 23, 2017, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. https://marketing.knect365.com/tmre/
About Women in Research
Women in Research (WIRe) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the market research industry, supporting educational programming and networking events across five continents. WIRe programming also facilitates leadership, entrepreneurship, mentoring and other career development goals. WIRe’s mission is to advance the contributions and voice of women in research, both for themselves and the greater good of the market research industry. www.womeninresearch.org
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Media Contact: Michelle Andre, michelle@womeninresearch.org, 415-577-8634
Michelle Andre has held executive and management level positions in a variety of industries, from corporate to agency to nonprofit. As Director of Development at WIRe, Michelle is responsible for fundraising, partnerships, sponsorships and assisting with strategic long-termplanning. She holds advanced degrees in marketing communications, studio art and graphic design, and is DMA certified in a variety of fields. Michelle has been honored with many industry awards, has served as a judge for the Reggie Awards and for the Quirk’s Awards. A devoted proponent of the arts, Andre volunteers with a variety of community cultural activities and organizations.
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