Marriott International was recently honored by The Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO) as an "Outstanding Corporation" for creating access for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) to private-sector opportunities. The award is given to one New York-based and one Washington, D.C.-based WPEO Corporate Sponsor that has contributed to the WPEO, has supported other women in business and has developed innovative resources and initiatives for supplier diversity.
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) also recently announced Marriott as one of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. This award is the only national award honoring corporations for world class programs that level the playing field for women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate business. Marriott was recognized for developing and driving innovative best practices that result in productive business partnerships with women entrepreneurs and valuable products and services for its customers.
