Awards
2015 National Corporation of the Year
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation was recognized as the 2015 National Corporation of the Year by the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council at the Partnership Awards Gala in New York City on Nov 13, 2015.
Top 25 Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program
The National Veteran-Owned Business Association's Vetrepreneur magazine recognizes top corporations that support military veterans who own a business. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been recognized among the top 25 Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Programs in 2015.
Diversity Alliance For Science Corporation of the Year
Novartis was selected as the 2015 Diversity Alliance For Science Corporation of the Year.
Catalyst of the Year
Diversity Alliance for Science 2015 Catalyst of the Year was awarded to Todd Bittiger, Global Supplier Performance & Innovation – Real Estate & Facility Services, Novartis Business Services.
25 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses 2014
In 2014 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation was recognized as a 25 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Vetrepreneur magazine.
USBLN Supply Chain Inclusion Advocate of the Year
In 2013 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation was recognized by the Business Leadership Network (USBLN) as the USBLN Supply Chain Inclusion Advocate of the Year.
NY & NJ MSDC Advocate of the Year
NPC's Supplier Diversity Advocate Sheri Shafir was selected as the 2012 Advocate of the Year by the NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council (NY & NJ MSDC) at the Partnership Awards Gala on December 12, 2012 at the NY Marriott Marquis, NYC. The award demonstrates NPC's continued commitment to minority owned businesses and overall supplier diversity efforts. NPC Associates attending the Awards Gala standing: Steve Ovsiew, Sheri Shafir, Jarrott Lee, Kai Ding, Heather Kushnir. Seated: Caroline Wong, George Ochieng, Carol Danoff, and Sharyn Karlewicz.
NGLCC Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
On November 16, 2012, Sheri Shafir, Associate Director, Supplier Diversity, NPC was selected as the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a robust commitment to increasing the reach of the NGLCC supplier diversity initiative. The event took place at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses 2012
For the 5th year in a row, NPC has made the 2012 Vetrepreneur's list of "10 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses". This recognizes NPC's continued commitment to veteran-owned businesses.
Women in Power Impacting Diversity
Sheri Shafir, Associate Director, Supplier Diversity, NPC was selected as a 2011 Women in Power Impacting Diversity by DiversityPlus Magazine.
Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses 2011
NPC has made its 4th appearance on Vetrepreneur magazine's April 2011 list of "10 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses" in recognition of NPC's support of veteran-owned businesses. NPC is a 2 star corporate member of The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)-- the association that publishes Vetrepreneur magazine.
Corporation of the Year
NPC was named the 2010 Corporation of the Year at the 3rd annual Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) Conference held May 18-19th, 2010 in Newark, NJ.
Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses 2010
NPC's supplier diversity efforts have been recognized by others in the industry. In 2010, Novartis made its 3rd appearance on Vetrepreneur's list of "10 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses" in recognition of our dedication and concern for veterans in business.
Other Recent Awards
Novartis has also won the prestigious "NY & NJ National Minority Supplier Development Council (NY & NJ MSDC) 2007 Regional Corporation of the Year" Award. In addition, Novartis was also named Outstanding Corporate Supplier Diversity Award for 2007 by the National Minority Business Council (NMBC) and the Corporate Sponsor of the Year 2008 presented by the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO).