Belden named Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERGs and Councils; RISE ERG recognized as Top 3 ERGs and Councils for Organizational Impact

Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today announced it has received two recognitions in the 2026 GEN IMPACT Awards from the Global ERG Network^® (GEN). The GEN IMPACT Awards recognize Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Councils and Executive Sponsors that are making meaningful impact and delivering measurable organizational outcomes across industries.

Belden received the following recognition:

Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERGs and Councils
Rising Professionals Network Employee Resource Group, RISE, recognized as Top 3 ERGs and Councils for Organizational Impact

"Being recognized among the Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERGs and Councils—and seeing our RISE Employee Resource Group named a Top 3 ERG for Organizational Impact—is a meaningful reflection of our people and our culture," said Leah Tate, Belden’s Chief People & Strategy Officer. "At Belden, when people feel they belong, they bring their best. Our ERGs are more than communities—they’re catalysts for learning, connection, leadership and engagement that create real impact across the organization and strengthen Belden for the long term."

Recipients were selected from hundreds of submissions and evaluated on their ability to Innovate, Measure, Progress, Activate, Collaborate and Transform (IMPACT) — reflecting the strategic contributions ERGs and Councils make for individuals, organizations, and communities including strengthening retention and building talent pipelines.

"When employee groups are genuinely wired into the heart of a business, incredible things happen," said Monica Brunache, Executive Officer of Organizational and Employee Strategy at Tapestry Partner Solutions, which powers GEN. "This year’s winners are growing future leaders, spotting what their people actually need, and keeping everyone grounded through tough times. The GEN IMPACT Awards are all about celebrating that real-world impact and the hard work behind it."

Award recipients will be celebrated at the 2026 GEN Conference in Charlotte, NC, November 10–11.

About Belden

Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

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Scott Todd

Manager, Public Relations and Thought Leadership

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scott.todd@belden.com