This is awarded to the chapter that has most significantly contributed to the inclusion, contribution, leadership and professional development of under-represented AFCEANs, including women, enlisted personnel, young people and other minorities, by providing a forum of programs and initiatives geared to their unique needs. Winning chapters, which compete against other chapters in the same size category, are selected by the AFCEA International Awards Committee. This award originated in honor of Brenda M. Dougherty, the first woman Regional Vice President at AFCEA International and an early advocate for diversity at all levels of the association, including her region, chapter and local community.

The AFCEA Diversity Program Award nominations are graded on the following:

•     Chapter must be current with all charter, reporting and payment requirements to AFCEA International
•     Nomination must be endorsed by the chapter's Regional Vice President
•     Nomination must show how diversity is embedded throughout the chapter, which includes education, leadership and the practice of diversity
•     Chapter must create leadership teams and organizations that promote a diverse and inclusive culture
•     Chapter must demonstrate activities to recruit, retain and professionally develop individuals who increase the diversity of these organizations with particular emphasis on under-represented groups and levels
•     Chapter's activity has had a positive change to past demographics within the chapter

For full award details and nomination information, click here.

2021 Diversity Program Award Winners

Montgomery Chapter

New York - The Founders Chapter

2020 Diversity Program Award Winners

Lexington-Concord Chapter

2019 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Belvoir Chapter

Fort Knox Gold Vault Chapter

Lexington-Concord Chapter

2018 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Hawaii Chapter

Northern Virginia Chapter

From left: Representing the Hawaii Chapter - RVP Ed Ryglewicz, Lt Col Callistus Elbourne, USAF, Donna Russell and Corey Lindo; representing the Northern Virginia Chapter - Tamara Greenspan, Alisha Kelly, Bill Krayer and RVP Alvie Johnson

2016 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winner

Lexington-Concord Chapter

2015 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winner

Lexington-Concord Chapter

2014 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Greater Omaha Chapter

Lexington-Concord Chapter

Northern Virginia Chapter

2013 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Belvoir Chapter

Lexington-Concord Chapter

Stuttgart Chapter

2011 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Fort Monmouth Chapter

Greater Omaha Chapter

2010 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winner

Greater Omaha Chapter

2009 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winner

Fort Monmouth Chapter

2008 Brenda M. Dougherty Diversity Program Award Winners

Central Maryland Chapter

Greater Omaha Chapter

Click here for a complete list of all AFCEA Awards and nomination forms.

Award Questions?

Please contact Susan Emert
(703) 631-6191