The American Institute of Diversity and Commerce inducted Avis Budget Group on Dec.12 into the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Hall of Fame for its ongoing support of women-owned businesses.

The award honors companies, organizations and individuals that demonstrate leadership and support in the success of women's business enterprise initiatives.

For the past 12 years, Avis Budget Group has been recognized as one of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises.

The company is a member of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and other groups including the Airport Minority Advisory Council, the Billion Dollar Roundtable, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Inc., the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, WEConnect Canada, the Women's Presidents' Educational Organization and the Women Presidents' Organization.

“We are committed to operational excellence and that entails embracing diverse suppliers,” said Ronald L. Nelson, Avis Budget Group chairman and CEO. “This commitment has enabled us to form great partnerships with hundreds of women-owned, minority-owned and small-businesses who have contributed to our success.”

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