In April 2016, ComEd launched its inaugural Supplier Diversity Awards program to address the challenge of recognizing suppliers with industry-leading diversity and inclusion practices while highlighting the company's contributions to diverse communities. The awards aimed to celebrate suppliers who exemplified modern management techniques that improved operating efficiencies while delivering excellent quality and supporting ComEd's mission. Alejandra and her team provided comprehensive event management services, coordinating and managing the awards luncheon and ceremony from conception through final execution. The event proved to be a complete success, staying under budget while attracting 400 distinguished guests, including presidents of various energy companies, executives from minority suppliers, and representatives from business and trading organizations. This successful launch demonstrated how strategic event management can effectively communicate corporate values while establishing a recognized industry platform for celebrating inclusive business practices and building stronger relationships within diverse supplier ecosystems.