The Bridge Award salutes a CEO supporting development of a vibrant and richly diverse business community. The award brings visibility to those who have managed change and inspired others to follow. Established in 2004, the award represents an important part of Chicago United’s advocacy work in fostering multiracial leadership at the highest levels of Corporate America. The 2020 Bridge Award honoree is DG Macpherson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grainger, North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, with operations primarily in North America, Japan and Europe. Grainger is committed to having a diverse, experienced and vibrant board of directors and inclusive workforce. Grainger’s board is currently comprised of 11 directors of varying experiences and backgrounds, and is made up of 27% racially and ethnically diverse directors. Grainger’s U.S. workforce is comprised of 34.5% racially and ethnically diverse team members, overall, and 21.6% racially and ethnically diverse leaders.