Diversity in the Community
American Family Insurance’s belief in the value of diversity is backed by our collective talents, goals and successes of our company’s employees and the local communities in which we live and work.
Diversity Outreach
American Family Insurance supports and participates in numerous community initiatives, programs and partnerships1, including the local chapters of:
- DiversityInc
- HBCUConnect, LLC
- The National Association for Advancement of Colored People
- National Urban League
- National Council of La Raza
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- Inroads
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
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Diversity Awards
We’re proud of the awards and accolades we have received on behalf of the involvement and commitment of employees in our local communities:
| America’s Best Places for Latinos to Work |
American Family was recognized in 2009 by LatinosForHire.com as a best place to work for its commitment to and support of the Latino community. |  |
| Best Diversity Company Award | In 2008, readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine recognized American Family Insurance with this award due to its support of minorities and women, its attention to work/life balance and its commitment to supplier diversity. The company also earned this honor in 2007. |  |
| Wilma Webb “Women in Leadership Award” |
Perla Gheiler, an American Family Insurance multicultural market developer, received this prestigious award at the 2008 Mountain Regional Black Economic Summit for her leadership skills and involvement throughout the year. | |
| Business Entity of the Year Award |
Awarded in 2007 by the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, this award is the most recognized in the Hispanic community for Southern Nevada. It reflects the commitment of a corporation to support the efforts of business owners. American Family Insurance’s efforts were recognized by Rep. Shelley Berkley and Sen. Harry Reid. | |
| Corporate Advocate of the Year Award |
The Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce awarded this highly regarded recognition to American Family Insurance for its commitment to Hispanic businesses and the Hispanic community in 2007. | |
| Padrino Award | The Cleveland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented this award to the 2007 corporation that made significant contributions to the local Hispanic businesses and showed the impact those contributions have made in that community. | |
| Corporation of the Year Award | In 2006, the Asian Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas, recognized American Family as “Corporation of the Year”. The company also received special recognition by Sen. Jon Ensign, Rep. Shelley Berkley and Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn. This award is given to corporations which have made significant contributions to the Asian community and its business owners. | |
Community Involvement
American Family Insurance has a long tradition of giving back to the communities in which it does business. As a service-driven company, we believe in investing time and money our communities to ensure a high quality of life for the employees and residents who live and work in the cities and towns in which we do business. We also encourage you to become involved in diverse community organizations and to volunteer your time and energy – you’ll make lasting connections with new friends and provide much needed assistance to great causes.