Delta Dental of Minnesota Receives DEI Cultural Excellence Award

MINNEAPOLIS – Delta Dental of Minnesota, along with the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation, recently accepted the 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Cultural Excellence Award from Top Workplaces, the nation’s most credible employer recognition program.

The DEI Cultural Excellence Award recognizes organizations who have shown a commitment to prioritizing DEI practices that include maintaining a welcoming and inclusive culture throughout all levels of the company.

“We are honored to receive this significant designation from Top Workplaces and join the other honorees that have made commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Kathie Eiland-Madison, Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Delta Dental of Minnesota.

Rod Young, Chief Executive Officer & President, Delta Dental of Minnesota, commented, “For organizations to effectively commit to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, it requires establishing and operating with the principles of respect and acceptance of each individual’s differences, as well as appreciating each individual’s uniqueness. As an organization, we are continuing our journey to learn more in an effort to expand our understanding of the long term importance of DEI. We are appreciative of the Top Workplaces’ DEI Cultural Excellence Award and remain very committed to maintaining our focus on DEI.”

The culture at Delta Dental of Minnesota is team-driven where common values are shared under the internal mantra of “Together We Can!”. By recognizing everyone's achievements, a stronger future can be built together.

About Delta Dental of Minnesota

Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent, nonprofit health services company that serves the oral health needs of Minnesota and North Dakota residents. Since 1969, Delta Dental of Minnesota has accomplished this mission by providing the best access across the state to oral health care through affordable dental plans. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois.