Since its inception in 1975, BDPA has been promoting and advancing the interest and careers of African Americans in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology. BDPA has cultivated and sustained mutually beneficial partnerships with public, private and government entities that employ our members or support our on-going efforts to be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders' interests within the global technology industry.
In 2012, National BDPA recognized a number of companies and individuals who personify excellence, demonstrate a commitment to people and understand that fostering a culture of diversity has bottom line business value.
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| Dr. Craig Brown (BDPA), Walter Joppy (JnJ), TBD (JnJ), Regan Scrugs (JnJ) and Monique Berry (BDPA) |
The Corporate Epsilon and Top Company for Blacks in Technology Awards recognize companies who are role models in terms of tenure/promotions, training, retention, supplier diversity and community outreach. During its 2012 BDPA Technology Conference, National BDPA recognized
Johnson & Johnson as the
Top Company for Blacks in Technology.
Other finalists for the top company award included:
Health Care Service Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Merck, Walmart, WellPoint and Wells Fargo.
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| Clark and Thrower |
Individual Epsilon awards are bestowed upon individuals nominated in one of the following categories:
Most Promising Technologist, Professional Achievement, Career Achievement, or Community Service.
The following individuals were recognized during the 2012 BDPA Technology Conference:
Most Promising Technologist,
Rashsaan Alston;
Career Achievement,
Julius Clark and Gwendolyn Davis;
Professional Achievement,
Susan Barker and Baron Thrower; and
Community Service,
William Holdipp, Jr.
The 2013 Epsilon Awards program cycle begins soon. Listed below are the key dates.
- Applications Available - January 7, 2013
- Nomination deadline - May 3, 2013
- Epsilon Awards announced - June 7, 2013
- Top Company For Blacks In Technology awarded - August 17, 2013
If you have any questions regarding the 2013 Epsilon Award program or would like an application package, please feel free to contact
Jesse Mathews at epsilon-awards@bdpa.org.
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