The Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ) Chicago Steering Committee today announced that Barilla will receive the HRC Corporate Equality Award at the HRC Chicago Gala on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Fairmont in Chicago. The award recognizes Barilla's exceptional growth and commitment to equality for the LGBTQ community. 

"Barilla has made huge strides and become a real leader for LGBTQ inclusion," said Deena Fidas, director of the HRC Workplace Equality Program. "Barilla is an example of the transformational progress that companies can make when they put effort and investment into improving inclusion for LGBTQ employees and customers. We are proud to recognize Barilla's leadership with the HRC Corporate Equality Award."