ArcelorMittal proudly accepted the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Indiana Chapter's (AFP-IC) 2015 Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Corporation at the association's annual ceremony held in Indianapolis on Wednesday, November 18.
'AFP-IC presents the Indiana Philanthropy Awards each year to honor individuals, organizations and businesses for their philanthropic efforts. ArcelorMittal is a great example of the philanthropic work that businesses are doing in their communities and we are happy to be able to highlight that special and generous work,' stated Nathan Hand, AFP-IC President.
The Outstanding Corporation award dates back to 1983 with the AFP-IC, and ArcelorMittal joins past awardees including Eli Lilly and Company, IBM, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Sallie Mae, and others.
'ArcelorMittal is beyond proud to be recognized as an Outstanding Corporation. We are the first steel company to be awarded with this recognition. We take very seriously our commitment to our communities through our community investment and sustainability initiatives,' said Marcy Twete, division manager of corporate responsibility for ArcelorMittal Americas and the executive director of the ArcelorMittal USA foundation.
ArcelorMittal proudly accepting the 2015 Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Company with MIghty Acorns partners.
Winners of the AFP Philanthropy Awards are selected by a judging committee comprised of community leaders across all industry segments who have a passion for philanthropy. Nomination forms require information about the outcomes of philanthropic impact and achievements, as well as evidence of philanthropic support and innovative approaches to problem solving. Each judge scores the nomination forms and winners are selected based on majority vote by the committee.
ArcelorMittal was nominated for this award by Northwest Indiana nonprofit partner Dunes Learning Center (DLC), citing our extensive work with the Mighty Acorns environmental education and stewardship program involving DLC, Shirley Heinze Land Trust and The Field Museum.
Geof Benson, executive director of Dunes Learning Center applauds the company, explaining that, 'ArcelorMittal looks to understand the needs and issues of local people, supports the local economy and employment, and protects the local natural assets that people depend on. From volunteer hours to board membership, ArcelorMittal contributes valuable ideas, time and talent to thousands of students including those at Dunes Learning Center. With the support of ArcelorMittal, Dunes Learning Center will provide transformative learning experiences in nature to more than 10,000 individuals next year.'
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