Navy is readers' choice as top diversity company Published July 6, 2010 By Lt. Laura K. Stegherr Diversity Directorate Public Affairs WASHINGTON -- The Navy was recognized as a Top Diversity Company by readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology magazine for the fourth consecutive year June 30. The Navy is one of a group of 96 honorees selected from a field of more than 600 corporations, government agencies and other organizations that employ technical professionals. Winners were chosen by magazine readers and website visitors, who were asked to identify the companies that they believe are doing the best work in diversity. The survey also was meant to determine which companies delivered their diversity message in a way that resonated with readers. "The organizations on this list should be proud that their efforts are apparent to our readers, who can recognize a genuine commitment to workforce and supplier diversity," said Roberta Renard, the magazine's publisher. The readers' and web visitors' choices were based on their perceptions, formed by their own experiences, their conversations with others, or what they had read. "The survey is a departure from most current 'Best company' lists because it relies on readers for input," said Renard. "Most 'Best of' lists work only with information that companies themselves provide, but our survey will measure how well the companies are getting their message across. That's a big difference." Also on the list were the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory. Both are also past recipients of the recognition; NRL has been chosen as a top company since 2007, and ONR since 2008. Other notable recipients include Bank of America, Sony, Microsoft and Disney Theme Parks. This recognition comes on the heels of several other corporate diversity and work-life balance awards. This year, the Navy was chosen by DiversityInc. magazine as a 2010 Top Federal Agencies for Diversity and was also presented with the Alliance for Work-Life Progress' Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Diversity Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine covers issues of interest to engineers, scientists, information technology professionals and business owners who are members of the diverse technical community. The list of awardees can be found at http://www.diversitycareers.com and in the June/July issue of the magazine.