The affirmative action committees of American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild and Actors' Equity Association held the 9th Annual Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Awards on November 7, 2011. The Tri-Union Diversity Awards celebrate individuals and organizations in the performing arts that have taken an active stand to make a difference toward a more representational, multicultural community by helping to build a foundation for diversity within the industry.

Equity’s honoree was the Mo`olelo Performing Arts Co, a nationally recognized, community-focused, socially conscious theater company. The Tri-Union honoree was Zina Bethune, founder of BethuneDanse, the first professional dance theatre in America to create a participatory program for persons with disabilities.