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General Motors has been recognized by The Conservation Fund with the CF Industries National Watershed Award for its leadership in the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) program. The GREEN program provides nationwide volunteer and financial support for watershed education efforts, engaging young people in assessing and protecting local waterways.
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NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps, has been chosen by Motorola and Socket Communications as the map data provider for their award-winning portable, wireless navigation solutions. Motorola's VIAMOTO suite and Socket Communications' GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology have received prestigious awards for
Education
Nine students from New York City's MS 390 middle school were honored with a visit from ASIMO, the world's most advanced humanoid robot, as the winners of the ASIMO Essay Contest. Inspired by ASIMO, the students imagined a future where robots like ASIMO could be used
Education
New York's culinary students were up to the nutty challenge of incorporating peanut butter into exciting new recipes as part of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter's Search for Naturally Delicious Recipes contest. Six finalists were chosen from the Culinary Institute of Art, the Institute of
Nonprofit organizations
Keith Swenson, chief architect of Fujitsu Software Corporation, has been honored with the 2004 Marvin L. Manheim Award by the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC) for his contributions to the field of workflow and process-based standards. The award ceremony took place at the AIIM Expo Conference & Exposition in New York,
Nonprofit organizations
Christine Poon, executive committee member and worldwide chairman of Johnson & Johnson's medicines & nutritionals division, has been named the Woman of the Year (WOTY) for 2004 by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA). Poon, a 15th WOTY honoree, will be recognized for her extraordinary leadership ability
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Comcast and Showtime Networks will host "A Celebration of Diversity," a Black History Month event, at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, Texas, on February 19. The evening will honor Jay Franke, a Booker T. Washington High School graduate and acclaimed dancer, and actress Malinda Williams, "Bird&
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Pat Harvey, the KCAL 9 anchorwoman, has been named the 2004 recipient of the Los Angeles Press Club's Joseph M. Quinn Award for Journalistic Excellence and Distinction. This high honor is given to journalists who have made significant contributions to the field. Previous recipients include renowned journalists such
Education
DFW International Airport has marked its 30-year milestone with the launch of the "Share the Dream" program, which recognizes students who have overcome challenges and demonstrated determination to achieve their goals. The inaugural winners, 20 students from various school districts in North Texas, were honored at an award
Education
California's growing obesity epidemic has sparked a commitment among employers to create healthier work environments, resulting in significant reductions in health care costs and increased productivity. A group of six California businesses and organizations were recently awarded the first California Fit Business Awards for their efforts to combat
