2009 Mayor’s Diversity Month
Unity Dinner

In 2004, the Mayor’s Office launched Mayor’s Diversity Week, a broad-based campaign that brought leaders and representatives from cultural, community, business, civic, religious and school-based organizations together to host events that promote diversity.  Due to the popularity of the effort, the program expanded to a month in 2006.

Diversity month is made up of events and programs that encourage dialogue, partnerships and respect for Anchorage’s diverse population.  The community is invited to participate in the events by hosting an event in conjunction with the week, or to assist with a scheduled event.

In keeping with the theme that our diverse community has more similarities than differences, the mayor is proud to announce the first Mayor’s Unity Dinner on Friday, September 25, at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel, 500 W. 3rd Avenue. The event will highlight the common values and quality of life all cultures enjoy in our diverse city. Community awards will be presented during the dinner.  Visit the nomination link on this page for more information. 

“Our community is made up of many unique groups, but we all share some common values: the importance of family, quality education for our children, and safe, vibrant neighborhoods. This year’s event is meant to celebrate these values while respecting the diversity that makes Anchorage such a great place to live,” said Mayor Dan Sullivan.

Please call 343-7130 for tickets and sponsorship opportunities or click the sponsorship link on this site.

Individuals or organizations/companies interested in hosting a diversity event should click on the events link, complete the events form and submit it at one of the upcoming organizing meetings, or fax it to 343-4875.  The final organizing meeting is on August 20th in the Mayor’s Conference Room, 8th floor, City Hall, 632 W. 6th Avenue at 5:30 pm. 

For more information, please call 343-4890.