Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers received the corporate awards at the 13th Annual gala CUX Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning. The event was held as part of the three-day Global Leadership Congress at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from May 15-17, 2012.
The Corp U Awards for Excellence and Innovation are the longest running independent evaluation of corporate learning and talent programs in the United States. The corporate awards honor corporate, non-profit and government learning organizations that improve both business and employee performance through Alignment, Alliances, Branding, Launching, Leadership Development, Learning Technology, and Measurement.
A panel of independent, expert judges from companies including Ernst and Young, Westinghouse, GE Energy, and Aon Hewitt scored the award applicants based on various criteria specific to each category.
Farmers competed with organizations such as Microsoft, NASA, Raytheon and Westinghouse in winning the two awards
Monday, May 28, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
agencyQ Wins Three 2012 Communicator Awards
agencyQ, a digital strategy and marketing agency, has been recognized by the International Academy of the Visual arts and awarded three Communicator Corporate Awards. The Communicator Awards receives thousands of entries from across the U.S. and around the world.
agencyQ corporate awards winners are:
The Office of Science, http://science.energy.gov , was honored with two Awards of Distinction in the Science and Government categories. agencyQ launched the redesigned the site with an interactive and visually striking web experience for SC's diverse audience groups.
The Women's Campaign Fund (WCF), www.sheshouldrun.org , was honored with an Award of Distinction in the Activism category. The WCF selected Q to create a new brand image and targeted messaging that reinforced WCF's new identity and strategic focus. agencyQ worked in partnership with the WCF to create a site with a clean, crisp design and intuitive user experience that successfully reflected the organization's core mission.
"We are honored to be recognized for our Creative Design and Brand Strategy on behalf of our clients. As always, our mission is to effectively harness our strategy, design, technology and social media expertise into a cogent, focused creative and brand identity that best reflects our client's vision," said Sean Breen, Founder and CEO.
agencyQ corporate awards winners are:
The Office of Science, http://science.energy.gov , was honored with two Awards of Distinction in the Science and Government categories. agencyQ launched the redesigned the site with an interactive and visually striking web experience for SC's diverse audience groups.
The Women's Campaign Fund (WCF), www.sheshouldrun.org , was honored with an Award of Distinction in the Activism category. The WCF selected Q to create a new brand image and targeted messaging that reinforced WCF's new identity and strategic focus. agencyQ worked in partnership with the WCF to create a site with a clean, crisp design and intuitive user experience that successfully reflected the organization's core mission.
"We are honored to be recognized for our Creative Design and Brand Strategy on behalf of our clients. As always, our mission is to effectively harness our strategy, design, technology and social media expertise into a cogent, focused creative and brand identity that best reflects our client's vision," said Sean Breen, Founder and CEO.
Monday, May 21, 2012
3D Systems Named as American Technology Award Finalist
3D Systems Corporation has been named a finalist in the Consumer Electronics Computers and Peripherals category for the 2012 TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Awards (ATA's). The ATA's cross the technology industry recognizing technology products and services like Cube(R) home 3D Printer. The corporate awards winners will be announced at the Technology and Government gala dinner in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2012.
"We are grateful and honored to be selected as a finalist in two categories by ATA for our game changing Cube(R), the first ever at home 3D Printer," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Solutions for 3D Systems. "With the Cube(R), and Cubify.com, our 3D on-line destination, we are democratizing creativity for kids and adults alike."
"The caliber of this year's nominees was incredible. Our judges had their work cut out for them," said Jennifer Kerber, President of the TechAmerica Foundation. "We congratulate 3D Systems for their outstanding work and thank them for their contribution to the growth and innovation of our vibrant tech industry."
The corporate awards, also known as the "Termans" in honor of the widely credited father of Silicon Valley, are awarded on the basis of a thorough evaluation by industry experts and technology leaders.
"We are grateful and honored to be selected as a finalist in two categories by ATA for our game changing Cube(R), the first ever at home 3D Printer," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Solutions for 3D Systems. "With the Cube(R), and Cubify.com, our 3D on-line destination, we are democratizing creativity for kids and adults alike."
"The caliber of this year's nominees was incredible. Our judges had their work cut out for them," said Jennifer Kerber, President of the TechAmerica Foundation. "We congratulate 3D Systems for their outstanding work and thank them for their contribution to the growth and innovation of our vibrant tech industry."
The corporate awards, also known as the "Termans" in honor of the widely credited father of Silicon Valley, are awarded on the basis of a thorough evaluation by industry experts and technology leaders.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Vigilent Named "Top Startup" with TiE50 Award Win
Vigilent(R), the leader in intelligent energy management(TM) systems, announced today that they were named as a "Top Startup" in the TiE50 2012 awards. The award will be presented on May 19, in Santa Clara CA., at TiEcon 2012, the world's largest conference for entrepreneurs.
"We are honored to be recognized by TiEcon as an industry leader for our groundbreaking approach to energy management," said Mark Housley, Vigilent CEO. "Innovation really can lead the way to a better world. We have reduced carbon emissions by tens of thousands of tons in addition to helping our customers save millions of dollars in cooling energy savings. That's a record to be proud of and we are just getting started."
The TiE program screened 2,100 applicants for this year's corporate awards through a multi-tier process presided over by judges including prominent entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, corporate executives and domain experts. Selections were based on innovation, ingenuity, strong management teams and quality of ideas.
Vigilent uses the power of Intelligent Analytics(TM) technology to optimize energy management in data centers, large buildings, and telco central offices. The system analyzes incoming data from hundreds to thousands of wireless sensors deployed throughout a single data center. This information informs a sophisticated artificial intelligence engine which applies Intelligent Analytics technology to dynamically control and reduce energy use, minute-by-minute, 24/7. By automatically optimizing cooling resources to meet complex and changing demand, Vigilent reduces energy costs and uptime risk.
TiE50 is TiE Silicon Valley's premier annual corporate awards program keenly contested by technology startups worldwide. TiE50 track record since inception in May 2009 shows that 94 percent of the winners and finalists have been funded, attracting over $20 Billion in investments. 107 companies have been acquired, merged or went public. Participating technology startups benefit from a vast ecosystem of venture capitalists, angels, and entrepreneurs. Other participant privileges include significant investor exposure, online virtual showcasing and technology and business partnering/networking. For more information visit www.tie50.net .
"We are honored to be recognized by TiEcon as an industry leader for our groundbreaking approach to energy management," said Mark Housley, Vigilent CEO. "Innovation really can lead the way to a better world. We have reduced carbon emissions by tens of thousands of tons in addition to helping our customers save millions of dollars in cooling energy savings. That's a record to be proud of and we are just getting started."
The TiE program screened 2,100 applicants for this year's corporate awards through a multi-tier process presided over by judges including prominent entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, corporate executives and domain experts. Selections were based on innovation, ingenuity, strong management teams and quality of ideas.
Vigilent uses the power of Intelligent Analytics(TM) technology to optimize energy management in data centers, large buildings, and telco central offices. The system analyzes incoming data from hundreds to thousands of wireless sensors deployed throughout a single data center. This information informs a sophisticated artificial intelligence engine which applies Intelligent Analytics technology to dynamically control and reduce energy use, minute-by-minute, 24/7. By automatically optimizing cooling resources to meet complex and changing demand, Vigilent reduces energy costs and uptime risk.
TiE50 is TiE Silicon Valley's premier annual corporate awards program keenly contested by technology startups worldwide. TiE50 track record since inception in May 2009 shows that 94 percent of the winners and finalists have been funded, attracting over $20 Billion in investments. 107 companies have been acquired, merged or went public. Participating technology startups benefit from a vast ecosystem of venture capitalists, angels, and entrepreneurs. Other participant privileges include significant investor exposure, online virtual showcasing and technology and business partnering/networking. For more information visit www.tie50.net .
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
HACR Recognizes 30 Young Professionals
HACR's "Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers(TM)" gathered in Chicago in April
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility recognized 30 young professionals at the 2012 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers(TM) (YHCA) Program in Chicago, IL. The corporate awards reception was held at the Fairmont Chicago on April 17 and was sponsored by Altria.
"I was honored to be a part of presenting the awards to the winners of the Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers award in Chicago. It was a talented group of professionals whose accomplishments within their companies and their communities make us all proud. They are all excellent examples of how diversity is an asset," said Altria's Vice President and General Counsel Jose Luis Murillo.
Now in its sixth year, the annual corporate awards program recognizes between 25-30 young Hispanics at Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member companies. Once selected, the young executives participate in an intensive three-day leadership development, education, and training conference.
To qualify for the HACR YHCA Program, nominees and candidates should be of Hispanic heritage and be between the ages of 25-40 at the time the award is received. They must be employed at a Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member companies. Winners are selected based on their demonstrated leadership qualities and capabilities within their respective corporations and have a commitment to the Hispanic community.
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility recognized 30 young professionals at the 2012 HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers(TM) (YHCA) Program in Chicago, IL. The corporate awards reception was held at the Fairmont Chicago on April 17 and was sponsored by Altria.
"I was honored to be a part of presenting the awards to the winners of the Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers award in Chicago. It was a talented group of professionals whose accomplishments within their companies and their communities make us all proud. They are all excellent examples of how diversity is an asset," said Altria's Vice President and General Counsel Jose Luis Murillo.
Now in its sixth year, the annual corporate awards program recognizes between 25-30 young Hispanics at Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member companies. Once selected, the young executives participate in an intensive three-day leadership development, education, and training conference.
To qualify for the HACR YHCA Program, nominees and candidates should be of Hispanic heritage and be between the ages of 25-40 at the time the award is received. They must be employed at a Fortune 500 and/or HACR corporate member companies. Winners are selected based on their demonstrated leadership qualities and capabilities within their respective corporations and have a commitment to the Hispanic community.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Corporate Value Awards Given in Indiana
The Indiana chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) announced the 2012 winners of its 8th Annual Corporate Value Awards last evening. These corporate awards recognize Indiana-based companies whose energy, creativity and Hoosier ingenuity represent the best characteristics of the Indiana business community. These companies have successfully developed and executed significant growth initiatives within the past year.
Corporate awards are granted in four categories: Small Cap Value, Large Cap Value, Deal of the Year, and the Vision Award. Award winners were selected from among many nominees to represent companies with sales under $500 million and with sales over $500 million, as well as those that pursued a growth strategy through acquisition.
Recipients of the award were recognized at a dinner on May 3rd at Union Station. The dinner was sold out and nearly 300 of Indiana's top M&A deal making professionals were in attendance. Mr. Greg Morris, President of the Indianapolis Business Journal, presided over the event as the Master of Ceremonies. As a special feature of this year's dinner, Mr. Morris moderated a discussion with Indianapolis Mayor Gregory Ballard and Citizens Energy Group CEO Carey Likens on the 2011 Central Indiana water utility transaction.
Corporate awards are granted in four categories: Small Cap Value, Large Cap Value, Deal of the Year, and the Vision Award. Award winners were selected from among many nominees to represent companies with sales under $500 million and with sales over $500 million, as well as those that pursued a growth strategy through acquisition.
Recipients of the award were recognized at a dinner on May 3rd at Union Station. The dinner was sold out and nearly 300 of Indiana's top M&A deal making professionals were in attendance. Mr. Greg Morris, President of the Indianapolis Business Journal, presided over the event as the Master of Ceremonies. As a special feature of this year's dinner, Mr. Morris moderated a discussion with Indianapolis Mayor Gregory Ballard and Citizens Energy Group CEO Carey Likens on the 2011 Central Indiana water utility transaction.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
2012 BTA Awards Recognize Toshiba as Best Product Line Provider
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., a leading managed document services (MDS) provider and business printing solutions innovator, today announced it has been recognized with the Business Technology Association's (BTA) 2012 Channel's Choice Award for Superior Performance as a Primary Product Line Provider. This is the sixth-straight year Toshiba has earned BTA's highest award as the industry's best product line provider for independent dealers, and 13th year overall. Toshiba was also recognized as the winner of Channel's Choice Corporate Awards in other key performance categories, including Corporate Support, Distribution and Inventory.
"The BTA Superior Performance award is a prestigious honor for Toshiba and a crucial indicator from independent dealers about our company's overall performance in the marketplace," said Mark Mathews, president and chief executive officer, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. "Our sixth straight and 13th overall recognition is a great testament to our independent dealers' dedication to Toshiba, and our team's commitment to setting a standard in dealer programs as well as delivering industry-leading products and services."
The BTA Channel's Choice Awards were publicly announced May 2 in conjunction with the BTA Mid-America "Gateway to Success" event at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. The corporate awards are based on ballots completed by independent office technology dealers nationwide representing all copier/multifunction product (MFP) vendors in the industry, and tabulated on behalf of BTA by Industry Analysts, Inc.
"The BTA Superior Performance award is a prestigious honor for Toshiba and a crucial indicator from independent dealers about our company's overall performance in the marketplace," said Mark Mathews, president and chief executive officer, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. "Our sixth straight and 13th overall recognition is a great testament to our independent dealers' dedication to Toshiba, and our team's commitment to setting a standard in dealer programs as well as delivering industry-leading products and services."
The BTA Channel's Choice Awards were publicly announced May 2 in conjunction with the BTA Mid-America "Gateway to Success" event at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. The corporate awards are based on ballots completed by independent office technology dealers nationwide representing all copier/multifunction product (MFP) vendors in the industry, and tabulated on behalf of BTA by Industry Analysts, Inc.
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