Published 10-19-09
Submitted by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center
The U.S. Chamber Business Civic Leadership Center's annual "people's choice" campaign for the Partnership Award is in full swing. Among the five partnerships that are finalists in this year's competition, the one winner will be determined solely by public participation in online voting. BCLC is calling on all corporate citizenship stakeholders to take part in the campaign by voting and then sharing the story about the five worthy finalists.
"This year has truly brought home the fact that none of us can solve problems alone, but together we can make a difference," said BCLC Vice President and Executive Director Stephen Jordan. "We salute all of the finalists and we encourage all citizens not only to get involved in the Partnership Award voting contest, but to spread the word and show support for these great partnerships."
The finalists are:
Voting is taking place in partnership with social media company Justmeans. To date, more than 15,000 votes have been collected - and a whopping 670 comments have been left conveying the positive impact these corporate citizenship programs have had on individuals and communities. Voting continues until November 6.
"BCLC's intent with the Partnership Award is to create awareness of and good will toward some of the best business-nonprofit partnerships taking place across the globe," said BCLC Online and Editorial Advisor Kitty Taylor. "We think the public voting opportunity takes this awareness to a level not yet reached in the corporate citizenship field."
The Partnership Award is one of four categories in BCLC's annual Corporate Citizenship Awards. Other categories are Corporate Stewardship, U.S. Community Service, and International Community Service. One winner in each category will be announced on December 1 at BCLC's 10th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards Dinner at the U.S. Chamber's historic headquarters in Washington, D.C.
BCLC, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is a resource and voice for business' social and philanthropic interests. Its mission is to advance the positive role of business in society.
U.S. community development. Emerging-market development. Disaster response. Social and environmental innovation – businesses play an important role in all of these issue areas.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center is recognized in the corporate citizenship field as a source for fresh thinking, exceptional networking and practical lessons learned.
The Foundation works to strengthen collaboration and understanding among companies, corporate foundations, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and governmental offices. As a partnership facilitator, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center helps businesses find highly effective ways to invest in local communities, be responsive in times of disasters, and improve lives and livelihoods across the globe.
The Foundations mission is to work with businesses to make the world a better place. Email ccc@uschamber.com to learn more.
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