Awards & Recognition
It’s good to show when you get a pat on the back for your efforts. Here readers can see what organizations have lauded Duke Energy’s efforts in Diversity and Inclusion.
Charlotte Business Journal
Diversity Business Award was given to Shelia Harvey of Duke Energy for outstanding leadership and contributions to the Minority Professional Association, an employee resource group within Duke Energy. [2005]
Top 25 Women in Business Achievement Award was given to Ruth Shaw, Duke Energy’s head of nuclear and public policy; and Angi Clinton, vice president, Duke Energy Business Services, for their business accomplishments. [2003] Ruth Shaw is a two-time recipient of the award. [2000]
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Best Practices Awards
Multicultural Community Involvement and Philanthropic Commitment [2005]
Supplier Diversity Program [2004]
INROADS
The Corporate Plus Award was presented to Duke Energy by the Charlotte, NC, Chapter of INROADS. The award honors a sponsoring corporation that has demonstrated true commitment to the INROADS mission through quality internships, financial contributions, contributions of resources, full time placement of graduates and in-kind contributions. [2005]
The Executive Leadership Council
William H. Easter, III, president and CEO, Duke Energy Field Services, was inducted into this premier network of the most senior African-American executives in Fortune 500 companies. [2004]
Black Enterprise Magazine
75 Most Powerful African-Americans in Corporate America’s list included William H. Easter, III, president and CEO, Duke Energy Field Services; and Theopolis Holeman, general vice president, Duke Energy. [2005]
National Women of Color Technology
Presidential Award was presented to Angi Clinton, vice president, Duke Energy Business Services, for her achievements in managing and enhancing corporate technology. [2002]
National Eagle Leadership Institute
CareerFOCUS Eagle Award was given to William H. Easter, III, president and CEO, Duke Energy Field Services; and Theopolis Holeman, general vice president, Duke Energy. [2001]
SER
The Houston, Texas, branch of the national non-profit corporation SER presented its “Amigo of the Year” award to Duke Energy for the company’s long-standing friendship and ongoing assistance in helping SER achieve its goals in the greater-Houston area. SER is an acronym for service, employment and redevelopment and means “to be” in Spanish. [2000]
SER
In 1999, Duke Energy was named “Partner of the Year” by the Houston, Texas, chapter of SER.
Houston Human Resource Management Association
Rohby Ward Mitchell, manager of EEO and Diversity, received the HHRMA’s Volunteer of the Year award for her work in diversity in the Houston area. Fred Fowler, head of Duke Energy’s natural gas pipeline area, was also recognized by the association for his diversity efforts within the corporation. [2000]