Awards and Rankings
Showcasing companies and professionals dedicated to progress and leadership in sustainable business.
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11-24-09
Travelport to Co-Sponsor the WTTC 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Travelport Ltd., the parent company of the Travelport group of companies, today announced that it will co-sponsor The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (http://www.tourismfort...
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11-23-09
America's Votes Earn Five Non-Profits Funding for Community Projects Winners Announced in Tom's of Maine's 50 States for Good Initiative
After weeks of public voting and campaigning among 50 of America's most inspiring and creative non-profits, Tom's of Maine announces the five winners of its "50 States for Good" initiative. The program, which rewards non-profits that make a lasting difference in their local ...
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11-22-09
Biophysics and Chemistry Research Honored at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition
Research projects in the areas of biophysics and chemistry scored top marks this evening, as Ruoyi Jiang of East Setauket, New York and the team of Xiao (Cathy) Zhou of Flushing, New York; Israt Ahmed of Woodhaven, New York; and Stephanie Chen of Bayside, New York received t...
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11-17-09
Innovative Recruitment and Staffing Strategies by Employers Help Workers Over 50 Find, Thrive in Encore Careers
To honor organizations that are making it easier for experienced workers to transition into encore careers - paid jobs that offer meaning and the chance to make a social impact - Civic Ventures and MetLife Foundation today announced the winners of the 2009
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11-15-09
Materials Science and Mathematics Research Honored at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition
Research projects in the areas of materials science and mathematics scored top marks this evening, as Peter Hu of Denton, Texas and the team of Sean Karson of Winter Park, Florida, Dan Liu of Austin, Texas and Kevin Chen of Missouri City, Texas received the highest honors at...
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11-15-09
Exceptional Teens from Illinois and Michigan Celebrated for Biology and Mathematics Research in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition
Research projects in the areas of biology and mathematics scored top marks this evening, as Marissa Suchyta of South Barrington, Illinois and the team of Randy Jia of Rochester Hills, Michigan and David Lu of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan received the highest honors at the Regi...
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11-13-09
The Home Depot Foundation Announces Winners of Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly
Today, The Home Depot(R) Foundation (THDF) announced the winners of its fifth annual Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly. The winners receive a total of $175,000 to further their goal of producing affordable, efficient and healthy housing, which is...
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11-11-09
The William James Foundation Announces Eight Socially Responsible Business Plan Competitions Offering More Than $100,000 in Cash and In-Kind Prizes
WJF director Ian Fisk notes "The next great ideas that will use the power of business to make the world a better place are already out there. Our partners are working with us to offer more than $100,000 in cash and in-kind expertise to help sustainable entrepreneurs turn the...
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11-10-09
Minnesota Organic Bamboo Apparel Company in top 5 for Forbes Competition
The readers have voted, and Forbes.com today announced the five finalists in its "Boost Your Business" contest, available online at www.forbes.com. Voting is now open to select the grand-prize winner, who will be announced ...
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11-10-09
Aspen Institute Celebrates 26th Annual Awards Dinner at Plaza Hotel
On Thursday evening, November 5, the Aspen Institute held its 26th Annual Awards Dinner at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Institute proudly presented Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, with the Aspen Institute Henry Crown Leadership Award, and Judith Rodin, president of the R...
