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American Water Awarded 2020 National Corporation of the Year by Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council
December 14, 2020 GMT
CAMDEN, N.J. (BUSINESS WIRE) Dec 14, 2020
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today it was awarded the 2020 National Corporation of the Year by the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), at their 2020 Choice Awards virtual event held on Friday, December 11. The company was recognized for its commitment to EMSDC diverse suppliers in its supply chain and creating substantial business opportunities for diverse business enterprises and its dedication to supplier diversity through policies embedded in the organization, innovative thought leadership and execution in engaging MBEs.
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Taking some of its biggest steps ever to support Black Americans, Fifth Third Bancorp is committing nearly $3 billion to fight against racism.
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Fifth Third Executive Vice President Kala Gibson (file)
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Alion Small Business Liaison Officer Clairesse Jackson is a Recipient of the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council s 2020 Chairman s Award for Outstanding Service and Impact
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Alion Science and Technology announces today that Clairesse Jackson, Alion s Small Business Liaison Officer, is an awardee the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council s 2020 Chairman s (CRMSDC) Award for Outstanding Service and Impact.
The Capital Region Minority Development Council is a regional council of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Ms. Jackson is being recognized with her fellow committee members for their exceptional performance.