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Harris is recognized for excellence as an employer and in business

Awards and Recognition

Harris^® continues to be recognized for excellence as an employer and in business. Here are some recent examples:

Harris achieved a perfect 100 percent rating in the 2010 edition of the Corporate Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual measure of how equitably U.S.-based businesses treat their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Harris CEO Ellen Costello was selected to be honored as one of three Chicago recipients of a new award presented by the Chicago Region Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the CEO Leadership Circle of Excellence. The purpose of this award is to highlight CEOs whose personal leadership and commitment to diversity are models for the corporate community.
Harris is a finalist for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Workplace Excellence Award.
Jamie Thorsen (BMO) is featured in the September/October 2009 Diversity Journal "Women Worth Watching" publication, recognizing leading business women.
Judy Rice, VP Director of Government Relations, and Wallace Harris, Jr., SVP District Executive, Harris South were recently named top business leaders in Chicago by Chicago United. The business advocacy organization will feature both Rice and Harris in Chicago United’s 2009 Business Leaders of Color publication.
DiversityInc - Top Ten Companies for Executive Women - 2008.
Vault - Top 50 Investment Banking Firms for Diversity.
Ellen Costello, CEO of Harris, was named as one of 25 Women to Watch in the October 2008 edition of US Banker Magazine. Those listed are recognized as women who are "redefining what's possible in the financial industry."
Harris and BMO Capital Markets^®* are part of the United Way of America's prestigious National Corporate Leadership program, a group of 100+ companies that are leaders in corporate community caring.
2008 Corporate Partner of the Year for the Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana recognized Harris CEO Ellen Costello with their 2008 Luminary Award – their highest honor, given to an individual who has excelled in his or her field and serves as a role model for young women.
Harris' African American League of Professionals (AALPs) group was recognized as the Top Fund-raiser in Financial Sector Award from The United Negro College Fund.
2008 Greenwich Commercial Mid Market Customer Satisfaction Award and the Treasury Management Award.
Hispanic American Construction Industry’s (HACIA) 2008 Leadership Award, in recognition of Harris' efforts to support minority-owned construction firms.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Chapter Corporate Partner of the Year for 2008.

Harris N.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Harris N.A. participates in the E-Verify Program.

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