1. Environmental Stewardship Award: Honoring individuals or organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment.
2. Arts and Culture Award: Celebrating individuals or organizations enriching the community through arts, music, or cultural programs.
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Award recognizes a company’s outstanding efforts and commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices.
4. Excellence in Education Leadership Award (EELA): Acknowledges school administrators, principals, or department heads who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to educational excellence.
5. Senator’s Honor Roll for Educational Distinction (SHRED): Recognizes students who achieve academic excellence, demonstrate exceptional talent or show remarkable progress in studies.

1. Lifetime Achievement: this prestigious award presented by the governor, honors individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, leadership, and advocacy, leaving a legacy of positive impact and inspiration in North Dakota.

This serves as a tribute to individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the state. These awards honor those whose efforts have brought about tangible improvements, heightened awareness, and expanded opportunities for marginalized communities across various sectors, including education, workforce, business, and community development. Recipients exemplify outstanding leadership, innovative approaches, and unwavering dedication to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society in North Dakota.

1. Organizational Excellence: Honoring organizations that have successfully implemented multiculturalism and acceptance initiatives, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fairness, and cultivating a culture of acceptance.
2. Community Impact: Celebrating initiatives, projects, or programs that have significantly enhanced the lives of underrepresented groups in North Dakota, fostering multiculturalism within the community.
3. Business and Economic Development: Honoring businesses and organizations that have actively championed heterogeneity in the workforce, supply chain, and community engagement, thereby fostering economic opportunities for underrepresented groups.
4. Social Justice and Advocacy: Honoring individuals or organizations that have demonstrated unwavering dedication to social justice, tirelessly advocating for the rights and empowerment of underrepresented communities.
5. Philanthropy and Community Service: Honoring individuals or organizations of color have demonstrated exceptional generosity and commitment to serving their community through philanthropic endeavors and volunteerism.