Des Moines Human Rights Commission Recognizes Pioneer Hi-Bred International

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 5, 2006 – Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, was recognized as the Des Moines Human Rights Commission 2006 Business and Industry Human Rights award winner at the Commission’s Annual Human Rights Symposium today. The award is given annually to a business or industry organization that promotes an effective equal opportunity/affirmative action work environment as well as devotes resources for the betterment of the greater Des Moines community. Deb Brewer, manager of Inclusion & Diversity, accepted the award on behalf of Pioneer.

Emily Chafa, interim director of the Des Moines Human Rights Commission, noted, “Pioneer actively supports diversity in its organization through special events such as its Multicultural Day, and employee networks such as its Latin Network and Asian American Network. They are also a great example of corporate responsibility and involvement in their local communities. They regularly support and participate in nearly every ethnic festival and community event that occurs in the Greater Des Moines area. Des Moines and Iowa are a better place because of the support of Pioneer for human rights, social justice and equal employment opportunity.”

The City of Des Moines Human Rights Commission attempts to foster equality for all people who live or visit Des Moines by creating an atmosphere of opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or age.

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Contact:
Emily Chafa, Des Moines Human Rights Commission
Office: 515-237-1457 or 515-283-4530