Corporate Citizenship
For years, businesses have delivered critical solutions to big problems and helped strengthen communities when it matters most.
Our work focuses on partnering with the business community to expand opportunity, resilience, and prosperity for communities in America and around the world.
The Citizens Awards recognize businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. Awards are given in nine categories, honoring the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship programs, from civic engagement and economic opportunity to education and disaster response. Apply by June 14, 2024.
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Learn more about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, winner of the 2023 Citizens Award for Best Sustainability Program, from Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil.
Shannon Favazza, Principal and Head of Analytics at Edward Jones, discusses the importance of empowering women in leadership positions in the private sector.
Sasha Nicholas, associate manager of early childhood education, reflects on key takeaways from the panel, "Piecing Together Childcare Solutions," an engaging conversation held at the 14th Annual International Women's Day Forum.
Rooted in the Foundation's commitment to catalyzing powerful private-public partnership opportunities, this annual event featured thought-provoking and actionable insights from esteemed speakers paving the way to a more empowered future for women and girls.
This January, 19 small business owners in San Antonio graduated from BizConnect, a program designed to bring development and mentorship resources to small businesses in economically distressed areas to help strengthen local communities.
Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, is a lifelong learner and passionate leader, championing education as a tool for challenging societal norms and achieving economic mobility, especially for women.
