BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins were presented with the “Exemplary Employer Award” at UMass Medical School’s “Work Without Limits” conference on Tuesday, October 27. The Bruins received the award for their leadership in hiring individuals with disabilities and advancing workplace diversity.
The Boston Bruins were chosen for the award through their participation in the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ new public awareness campaign, “Your Next Star”. Bob Sweeney, executive director of the Boston Bruins Foundation, and John Dunleavy, an employee of the Boston Bruins and the TD Garden who has Down syndrome, appeared in a Your Next Star video featuring individuals with Down syndrome and their employers.