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ColorComm Circle Awards 2025: A Celebration of Change Makers

On July 21, 2025, ColorComm Corporation, the premier women's platform in the communications field, announced its seven honorees for the 2025 ColorComm Circle Awards. This year's ceremony, indicating a notable shift in recognizing diversity, will for the first time honor male leaders alongside women of color who have made significant contributions in the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries. The awards ceremony is set to take place on July 23, 2025, during the opening of ColorComm's 10th Annual Conference at the famed Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Honorees and Their Impact

The recipients of this year's ColorComm Circle Awards represent a diverse group of visionaries who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also paved the way for others. The honorees include:

• - Cristal N. Downing: EVP and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at Merck. Cristal has a proven track record of leading impactful communication strategies that resonate within the pharmaceutical industry.
• - Bill Imada: Chairman and Chief Connectivity Officer of IW Group. Bill's influential work focuses on connectivity and cultural representation in advertising.
• - Damon Jones: Chief Communications Officer at Procter & Gamble. With his guidance, Procter & Gamble has embraced diversity both internally and within its marketing practices.
• - Meredith O'Sullivan: Co-founder and Co-CEO of The Lede Company. Meredith is recognized for her innovative approach to public relations and her commitment to supporting women in leadership roles.
• - Sally Kim: President and Publisher of Little, Brown and Company. Sally has played a crucial role in promoting diverse voices in literature.
• - Malaak Compton-Rock: Founder and Executive Director of The Angelrock Project South Africa, known for her philanthropic efforts and commitment to social change.
• - Sehr Thadhani: Chief Digital Officer at Nasdaq. Sehr's work in digital strategy has been instrumental in enhancing Nasdaq's technological initiatives.

A Decade in Celebration

The ColorComm Circle Awards are significant as they uniquely honor both women and men of color in the communications industry. According to Lauren Wesley Wilson, the Founder and CEO of ColorComm Corporation, the event celebrates remarkable careers and transformative success that these honorees have achieved. "These trailblazers set an exemplary standard for the next generation to aspire to," Wilson stated, emphasizing the importance of representation at the awards ceremony.

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the ColorComm Conference, a prominent business gathering for professionals in the field. The conference will expand its audience, welcoming over 500 executives and industry leaders, thereby fostering a larger dialogue around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sponsors for this year’s conference include notable organizations such as AARP, JPMorgan Chase, Walmart Connect, NFL, and Procter & Gamble, showing a robust commitment towards advocating for diversity.

Conclusion

The ColorComm Circle Awards not only acknowledge individual achievements but also highlight the collective contributions towards building a more inclusive future in communications and beyond. As the industry continues to evolve, events like these play a pivotal role in promoting diversity and setting new standards for excellence.

For more information regarding the awards and the upcoming conference, visit ColorComm's website.