Gas South’s Aisha DeBerry Wins Her First Diamond Award

An award from the Not Alone Foundaiton that highlights corporate leadership

1/27/2024

ATLANTA, Ga. (January 27, 2024) – Gas South proudly announces the recognition of Aisha DeBerry, Manager of Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), with the Diamond Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership, Philanthropy, Humanitarianism & Community Engagement.

Presented by the Not Alone Foundation, a nonprofit committed to kidney disease awareness and prevention, this award celebrates DeBerry’s outstanding contributions to DEI on the local, state and international levels.

“I am truly honored and excited about this recognition. It’s incredibly meaningful to see this work highlighted, especially knowing that DEI efforts can often go unnoticed, said DeBerry. “This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of my colleagues and me and the support of so many far and wide.”

Throughout her tenure at Gas South, DeBerry has spearheaded numerous DEI initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace culture and setting a new standard for corporate and social excellence. She’s crafted innovative programs that include:

  • Establishment of three employee resource groups
  • Partnerships with HBCUs for internship opportunities
  • Implementation of DEI training modules focused on implicit bias awarness
  • Development of DEI-focused questions to integrate into the hiring process

Beyond her professional endeavors, DeBerry is dedicated to serving others through community outreach and advocacy. She’s also started a consulting firm, empowering other organizations to create and embrace diversity and inclusion strategies.