NEWH Mission

NEWH is the international nonprofit community connecting the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, and recognition of excellence.

Who are we:

  • NEWH is a 501(c)(3) that promotes the advancement of women
  • We are about Scholarship, Education, and Networking
  • Making friends, Making connections, Making a difference
  • NEWH supports equity, inclusion, and diversity across all aspects of NEWH including scholarship, education, networking and membership.

Membership:

NEWH, Inc. provides meetings, educational programs, seminars and career opportunities for its members.

Students:

NEWH, Inc. recognizes the talent and ability of students and encourages involvement in all areas of the Hospitality, Foodservice, and related fields through scholarships, seminars and educational programs.

What we do:

  • Sponsor scholarships and actively promote the education of eligible students aspiring to enter the Hospitality, Foodservice, and related industries.
  • Encourage cooperation and exchange of information.
  • Disseminate information through lectures, seminars, trade meetings, news bulletins and awards for excellence.
  • Serve the industry, students and the membership of NEWH, Inc.

Equity – Inclusion – Diversity:

The objective of NEWH, Inc. is to promote an environment of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity within NEWH, Inc. and NEWH Chapters/Regional Groups by focusing on programs that provide scholarships, networking opportunities, education, and recognition of the work and achievements of our members.

Why EID and not DEI? Here are some thoughts from members about the acronym.

I never thought about leading with the E, but I actually really like that idea. Equity requires the most action and not just talk. Equity involves putting resources into developing and elevating marginalized communities. And like your consultant said, the access leads to inclusion and diversity. Equity requires work and is so important!

Diversity initiatives should focus on ensuring equity and inclusion in pattern and practice which ultimately yields diversity

Ultimately, whatever language you decide to use should be the result of a dialogue about the what and why of your equity work and the final decision should center the voices of those who are most impacted by inequities in your sector.