NEW YORK -

Two top automakers are among those named to the 2012 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, honoring diversity-management leaders.

Coming in at No. 41 was Toyota Motor North America, while Chrysler ranked No. 45 on the 12th annual survey compiled by consultancy firm DiversityInc, for demonstrating consistent strength in the areas of CEO Commitment, Human Capital, Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity.

The awards were announced on Tuesday in New York.

Toyota’s inclusion marks the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognized by DiversityInc, and a rise in its ranking from 46th in the 2011 survey.

“At Toyota, we believe that leveraging the diversity of talent, experiences and perspectives is essential to effectively meeting the needs of our customers,” said Shigeki Terashi, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor North America. “Our commitment to maximizing diversity in every aspect of our business is rooted in Toyota’s guiding principles, and we’re grateful to once again be recognized by DiversityInc for our progress in this area.”

Toyota also ranked seventh on DiversityInc’s 2012 list of Top 10 Companies for LGBT Employees.

Chrysler made the DiversityInc Top 50 list for the second consecutive year, and was the only U.S. domestic automaker named.

“Achieving this honor is recognition of Chrysler Group’s leadership commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the sound practices contained in our business strategy,” said Nancy Rae, senior vice president of human resources for Chrysler and co-chair of the company’s Diversity Council.

“Chrysler Group’s diversity will continue to be a source of innovation and competitive advantage as we continue to recruit and develop the diverse talent and perspectives we need to sustain our success,” she continued.

Competition for this year’s awards was the strongest ever, DiversityInc reports, with a total of 587 companies vying for a position on the list from more than 15 industries, including consulting, retail, manufacturing and banking.

“This is a transitional year,” said Luke Visconti, chief executive officer of DiversityInc. “We were struck by the change of diversity of the CEOs and managing teams of the companies on our list. It’s much different from just five years ago. I see this as being a result of increasing emphasis at the most competitive companies, who link diversity management to creating a nimble and innovative corporate culture.”

To view the full Top 50 list, see http://diversityinc.com.