Published 06-03-05
Submitted by MillerCoors
"We are extremely proud of each of the individuals who act as a role model for Coors Brewing Company in every sense of the word," said Frits van Paasschen, president and chief executive officer of Coors Brewing Company. "They promote the understanding of differences, they listen with commitment, live our values and confront issues with diplomacy - they do this along with participating in specific activities that support and advocate diversity within Coors. They deserve all the recognition they receive through this award."
This year's winners are:
The John Meadows Spirit of Diversity Award was established in 1999 and is named after John Meadows, a former employee of Coors Brewing Company and the inaugural recipient.
About Coors Brewing Company
Coors Brewing Company is a subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company, (NYSE, TSX - TAP). It is the third largest brewer in the U.S. The company's U.S. brands include Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Coors, Aspen Edge, Killian's Irish Red, Keystone, Blue Moon, Coors NA and Zima XXX. For more information on Molson Coors, visit the company's website, www.molsoncoors.com.
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