Award Criteria: 

1. Must register and attend in person our Biz of EEO Community Meet up Event-Atlantic City, July 29th, 2026; 1:30 pm.
2. Must be a Certified 32-hour Federal EEO Investigator/Counselor
3. Must provide proof of certification(s)
4. Must complete a W9 Federal Tax Form with your name & EIN or SSN for Tax reporting purposes.
5. Must be able to receive cash payment via EFT.
6. Must not be related to any PREEMPT, Inc., team member. Government and other employees, please check with your employer if you plan to enter.
7. You may apply for both the Investigator & Counselor awards if you hold both certifications.
8. Send us Separate Essays Written in Your Own Words (500 words or less per essay-NOT AI), Why You Deserve to be Chosen as the PREEMPT-Biz of EEO-Investigator and/ or Counselor of the Year & What Title VII, CRA means to You.

Investigator Award

1. $500 cash award sent via EFT.
2. Choice of (1) PREEMPT Certification Course ($199-$695 value)
3. Personal Branding: Resume & Website Redesign Strategy via Canva with (3) months covered Canva subscription; winner must have a Canva account to receive website via Canva.
4. Get Paid What You’re Worth course to ensure winner is educated about Counselor/Investigator payment terms and work conditions, compliance, etc.
5. (1) hour of each EEO Technical & Business Coaching.
6. Digital Investigator Award certificate.
7. Winner photo/info publicly acknowledged on PREEMPT website & social media platforms.

Counselor Award

1. $500 cash award sent via EFT
2. Choice of Any PREEMPT Certification Course ($199-$695 value)
3. Personal Branding: Resume & Website Redesign Strategy via Canva with (3) months covered Canva subscription; winner must have a Canva account to receive website via Canva.
4. Get Paid What You’re Worth course to ensure winner is educated about Counselor/Investigator payment terms and work conditions, compliance, etc.
5. (1) hour of each EEO Technical & Business Coaching.
6. Digital Investigator Award certificate.
7. Winner photo/info publicly acknowledged on PREEMPT website & social media platforms.