WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYCHCC) announced today that WellCare of New York was awarded the inaugural Anthony Chiarelli Employment Engagement Award in honor of its “successful practices [that] have provided compelling results on the value of diversity in corporate America.”
Alex Diaz, senior manager of Medicaid Sales for WellCare, accepted the award on behalf of the company on Nov. 9 during the NYCHCC 2017 Relief Mission to Puerto Rico in San Juan. While in Puerto Rico, he joined staff from the YMCA of Santurce to assist with clean-up and restoration.
NYCHCC is dedicated to representing and advocating for Hispanic businesses in New York City in a cohesive and collective way. The organization helps to ensure the success of Hispanic businesses and the community they serve. The Anthony Chiarelli Employment Engagement Award recognizes companies that understand employee engagement is a critical asset in the efforts to expand consumer segments while developing talent and recruiting the best employees.