26 September 2023 Flex-N-Gate wins the Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award for the third year in a row The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council announced the winners of the 2023 Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards, which honors corporate members that have successfully integrated supplier diversity into their corporation and have meaningful results in certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) spend. “Excellence in Supplier Diversity ” awards honor top performing organizations gathering again to support certified Women-Owned Businesses to flourish. They are leading them out of crisis and providing more options, more voices, and more ideas, which results in more opportunities for them to excel.” Michelle Richards, Founding Executive Director. Paula Tutman hosted the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards at the 23rd Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference Flex-N-Gate won the 2023 Emerging Award. Emerging winners reflect that a corporation has demonstrated an increasing commitment to advancing capacity building and contracting opportunities for certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Shannon Ellison, Flex-N-Gate’s Corporate Diversity Specialist, accepted this year’s award. Related articles A collaborative innovative prototype unveiled at CES 2026. 26 January 2026 Flex-N-Gate recognized at the Stellantis Global Supplier Awards 27 November 2025 Flex-N-Gate welcomes LOGROÑO plant ! 30 October 2025