CSR Press Release

Any small, medium, large or international business that has an established company-supported employee/retiree volunteer program directed toward addressing community social issues is eligible. Companies with a recently established employee volunteer program are strongly encouraged to apply for the "fast-start" category. This category will recognize workplace volunteer programs in operation three years or less. In addition, past Award recipients are now eligible to apply if five years or more have expired since receipt of the award.

The 2006 Awards will be presented in Seattle, WA at The National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 18-20, 2006.

About the Points of Light Foundation
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who to help solve serious social problems in thousands of communities. Through a variety of programs and services, the Foundation encourages people from all walks of life - businesses, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults - to volunteer. For more information call 202-729-8000 or visit www.PointsofLight.org. To volunteer, call or visit www.1-800-volunteer.org.

About the National Conference
The National Conference, convened by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, is a premier training and networking event that annually attracts 3,000 leaders from the nonprofit, business, government and national service, and education fields.