Nominations Open For 2024 PRISM Awards

Feb 05, 2024

Proud. Resilient. Inclusive. Supportive. Motivational.

The 2024 PRISM Awards recognizes the significant contributions mortgage companies are making to the support of LGBTQ+ people. The award acknowledges the role and importance of corporate involvement when promoting social initiatives.

NMP Magazine is celebrating companies whose efforts have made a positive impact in the lives LGBTQ+ employees, borrowers and communities. Did your company appoint LGBTQ+ allies or set up a LGBTQ+ network? Or maybe your company has formed an LGBTQ+ outreach program for the communities you serve? These efforts come in all shapes and sizes we want to hear them all. Nominate a company that is dedicated to the advancement and representation of LGBTQ+ people.

Nominations can be for any company functioning within any aspect of the mortgage industry and is also demonstrating a strong initiative for inclusion and equality for LGBTQ+ people. If your company worked hard to extend a helping hand to your LGBTQ+ borrowers and team, and you should be proud. Celebrate your efforts in the June 2024 issue of NMP Magazine.

Nomination Deadline: March 01, 2024

Nominate a company committed to inclusion.

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Feb 05, 2024

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