Mark Rivera
News Anchor and Reporter

Juliana Stratton
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois

 Toni Preckwinkle
President, Cook County Board

Brandon Johnson
 Mayor of Chicago

Kimberley Goode
Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer
BMO

Santino Bibbo
Managing Director & Head of Corporate Finance
Cabrera Capital Markets

Chairman
Chicago United

Tiffany Hamel Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chicago United

Accepted By

Gustavo Bastos De Souza
Chief People Officer of North America

&

Pamay Bassey
Chief Learning and Diversity Officer

Accepted By

Brian Ortiz
Founder and CEO

Wendell Dallas
President and CEO
Nicor Gas

 SALAD

"Deconstructed" Caesar Salad
with Baby Gem Lettuce, Burrata Cheese Drizzled with Balsamic, Cherry Tomatoes, French Laundry Vinaigrette and Grilled Crostini

Assorted Housemade Scones, Rolls and Flatbreads on Individual B&B Plates
Herbed Sweet Butter and Sea Salt

ENTREE OPTION

Herb Roasted French Cut Chicken
Marbled Potato Pave, Herb Roasted Jus, Grilled Peppers and Broccolini

Vegeterian
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
with Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Curls in a Truffle au Jus

Vegan
Asparagus Risotto Cake
with Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

Maple Creme Brûlée with Candied Orange

Vegan Fresh Seasonal Berries with Vegan Whipped Cream

Coffee and tea service

OUR MISSION

To achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, expanding the talent pipeline for executive-level management, and growing minority businesses.

Chicago United’s Bridge Awards Celebration is Chicago’s premier event celebrating excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion in business.

Our theme this year is:
“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion = IMPACT”

A highlight of the celebration, the presentation of Chicago United’s Bridge Award honors a company that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion, especially at the board and highest executive levels within their organization. This award brings visibility to those who have led change and inspired others to follow, fostering multiracial leadership in business.