NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX),
a leader in office products and services, is pleased to announce
The National Diversity Council has named Carolynn Brooks, chief
diversity officer for OfficeMax, as one of the recipients of the
2010 Most Powerful and Influential Women of Illinois award. Brooks was selected for her
commitment to community well-being and demonstrated accomplishments
in her field exhibiting the highest level of ethical standards and
professional excellence. Brooks was honored during the Illinois
Women's Conference on March 24, 2010
where she joined other accomplished female executives from across
the state.
"I'm deeply honored to be selected for this award and proud that
the positive impact our programs have had at the company and in the
community has earned such distinction," said Carolynn Brooks, Chief Diversity Officer for
OfficeMax. "At OfficeMax, our diversity and inclusion programs are
comprehensive, touching not only our associates but also our
business partners and the communities we serve. Our
innovative programs differentiate us from our competitors, instill
pride and self respect in all associates and empower them to become
advocates of diversity and inclusion in business and in the
community. We are creating a new way of doing business through
diversity."
The National Diversity Council reviewed female candidates across
the state of Illinois for the 2010
Most Powerful and Influential Women of Illinois award. Following extensive review,
Brooks was selected for her outstanding leadership and influence as
OfficeMax's Chief Diversity Officer, positive impact on the company
and community, and impressive record of accomplishments in the
field of diversity and inclusion, and corporate social
responsibility throughout her career. In 2009, Brooks was awarded
the Diversity Officer Leadership Award by Diversity Best
Practices.
"Carolynn Brooks is an
exceptional leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion, who
has made a positive impact on her company's associates, vendors,
customers and community," said Dennis
Kennedy, founder and CEO of The National Diversity Council.
"We are pleased to present her with this award in honor of her
influence, leadership, and contributions to OfficeMax and the
community."
Joining OfficeMax in 2001, Brooks was appointed to Chief
Diversity Officer in 2006 where she led the development of the
company's Office of Diversity in conjunction with OfficeMax CEO,
Sam Duncan. In this role, Brooks
ensures the company's diversity and inclusion values are upheld
through training, awareness and outreach programs. She is also
co-chair of the OfficeMax Diversity Council, which was established
to accelerate collaboration and program execution. One of her most
successful programs is the development of Associate Resource
Groups, which promotes broader associate understanding and
appreciation of diverse groups while empowering these groups to
expand support efforts in the marketplace and the community through
volunteer activities and educational outreach.
A national leader in diversity and inclusion, OfficeMax
continues to enhance and expand its programs through its Office of
Diversity. OfficeMax has been recognized with the Div50 Award as
one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business
Opportunities presented by DiversityBusiness.com in 2007, 2009 and
2010. OfficeMax's CEO, Sam Duncan,
was also honored with the 2009 CEO Diversity Leadership Award for
his innovative corporate practices that foster a diverse and
inclusive workplace presented by Diversity Best Practices. To learn
more about OfficeMax's diversity and inclusion practices, please
view OfficeMax's Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both
business-to-business office products solutions and retail office
equipment. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers
do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper,
in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®,
technology products and solutions, and office furniture to
consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax
customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct
sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores. For more
information, visit OfficeMax.com.
About The National Diversity Council
The National Diversity Council is a non-profit 501 (C)(3)
organization that champions diversity as a business imperative. The
National Diversity Council was launched in the summer of 2008. The
vision of the NDC is to cultivate a nationwide network of
affiliated councils to advance diversity and inclusion by
transforming our workplaces and communities into inclusive
environments where individuals are valued for their talents and
empowered to reach their fullest potential. Learn more at
nationaldiversitycouncil.org.
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