Jacksonville Urban League Recognizes Crowley with Equal Opportunity Award for Company's Diversity Efforts

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.: Nov. 10, 2009) Crowley was recently recognized by the Jacksonville Urban League for the company's significant efforts in the areas of diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace at the 36th Annual Equal Opportunity Luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville.

Urban League President Richard Danford, Ph.D., presented John Douglass, Crowley senior vice president of Gulf/Atlantic services, the Urban League's Equal Opportunity Award on behalf of Crowley.

Crowley was one of only two companies selected for this honor in Jacksonville. BlueCross BlueShield of Florida was also recognized. As specified in the award, Crowley has demonstrated support, assistance or made significant inroads in furthering equal opportunity and has an extensive record of contributing to the improvement of equal opportunity among diverse groups.

"At Crowley, we believe that embracing and understanding the importance of diversity allows us to remain competitive, respond to globalization and promote innovation and productivity," said Bryan Lee, Crowley's vice president for human resources says. "By providing a strong commitment to diversity, we provide the necessary cultural atmosphere that promotes an inclusive environment. Diversity breeds creativity and creativity drives the innovative thought we seek from the Crowley team. As new possibilities and opportunities in the business world arise, diversity will be the key to successful organizations of the future."

The Jacksonville Urban league was founded in 1947. The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream. For more information, visit www.jaxul.org.