Inclusion and Diversity Awards

Our commitment to diversity

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is proud to be recognized by our community and industry partners who share our commitment to fostering diverse experiences and perspectives.  

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Diversity MBA Magazine

  • 50 Out Front: #2 out of 50 companies, 2024
  • 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places to Work for Diverse and Women Managers, 2012-2023
  • 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places to Work for Diverse and Women Managers, Top 10 in 2018-2023
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Disability: IN

  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion with a 100% Disability Equality Index score, 2024
  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion with a 100% Disability Equality Index score, 2023
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National Organization on Disability

  • Leading Employer of the Year, 2019-2023
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Michigan Business and Professional Association

National

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2011-2023
  • Brilliance Award, 2019-2022

West Michigan

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2010-2022
  • Elite Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2022, 2023

Metro Detroit

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2010-2022
  • Elite Award for Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility, 2022
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Great Lakes Women's Business Council

  • Excellence in Supplier Diversity, Best in Class, 2016-2022
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Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

  • Corporation of the Year, 2007-2010, 2012-2022
  • Buyer of the Year, 2022

Inclusion and diversity awards

Browse the complete list of Blue Cross diversity and inclusion awards

  • Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite, 2014
  • Economic Bridge Builders Award, 2017
  • Corporate Pacesetters Awards, 2016, 2017
  • Corporate Epsilon Award, 2013, 2014
  • Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award, 2017
  • Diversity Focused Company Award, 2017
  • Crain's Cool Places to Work, 2011-2012, 2014
  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion with a 100% Disability Equality Index score, 2024
  • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion with a 100% Disability Equality Index score, 2023
  • 50 Out Front: #2 out of 50 companies, 2024
  • 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places to Work for Diverse and Women Managers, 2012-2023
  • 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places to Work for Diverse and Women Managers, Top 10 in 2018-2023
  • America's Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities, 2011, 2014
  • Top 10 Regional Companies List, 2011-2019
  • Number 1 on the Top 10 Regional Companies list, 2015-2017
  • Top 10 Companies for Blacks, 2013
  • 25 Noteworthy Companies List, 2012
  • Supplier Diversity Development Award, 2019
  • Corporation of the Year, 2018, 2019
  • Excellence in Supplier Diversity, Best in Class, 2016-2019, 2021, 2022
  • Excellence in Supplier Diversity "Advanced" Award, 2014, 2015
  • Scored 80 out of 100 points, 2024
  • 80 points, Corporate Equality Index score, 2023
  • Corporate Sponsor of the Year, 2011

Metro Detroit

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2012-2014, 2017-2019
  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Blue Care Network, 2009-2010
  • Elite Award for Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility, 2022
  • Elite Award for Communication and Shared Vision, 2021
  • Large Business “Best of the Best” Award, 2018, 2019
  • Elite Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2014
  • Elite Award for Work-Life Balance, 2013

West Michigan

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2011-2014, 2017-2019
  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Blue Care Network, 2009-2010
  • Elite Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2022, 2023

National

  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 2011-2023
  • Brilliance Award, 2019-2022
  • Women of Excellence – Bridget G. Hurd and Michele A. Samuels, 2011
  • Corporation of the Year, 2017
  • Corporate ONE Award for Outstanding Corporate Partnership, 2000-2013
  • Corporation of the Year, 2007-2010, 2012-2022
  • Buyer of the Year, 2022
  • Champion Award for FY, 2014 
  • Outstanding Employer, 2014
  • Corporate Diversity Champion, 2010
  • Met and exceeded six out of the six measurements, 2024
  • Leading Employer of the Year, 2019-2023
  • Closing the Gap Award, 2013
  • Diversity Leader Award, 2015
  • Great Companies for Women in Metro Detroit, 2013, 2014
  • Scored 4.89 out of 5, 2024
  • Candidate Experience Award, 2012-2014
  • Top 125 Award, 2010-2014
  • Screaming Eagle Award – Phil Gillespie, 2017
  • Workforce 100, 2014