SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education (NYSE: BPI) has won the 2017 Communitas Award for
Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social
Responsibility. This category is the most comprehensive of the
Communitas Awards categories, as nominees must demonstrate a
holistic effort to help the community rather than one specific
initiative or project. The award recognizes Bridgepoint's
charitable activities from June 2016
through June 2017.
The Communitas Awards is an international effort that
acknowledges organizations and individuals that give their
resources selflessly and are changing the way they conduct business
to benefit their communities. The program is part of the
Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
(AMCP).
"Every Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University,
and University of the Rockies employee who has donated their
time or resources to their local communities through our
organization should feel proud of this award," said Andrew Clark, president and CEO of Bridgepoint
Education. "The commitment each of us has to giving back is an
essential part of our mission, and I am very pleased to receive
this recognition for our efforts."
"By recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies for
their volunteerism and socially responsible business practices, we
are hoping to not only bring attention to great programs, but are
working with community-minded leaders to make the spirit of
Communitas an essential element of every business," said
Ed Dalheim, executive director of
AMCP.
Some of the charities that benefited from Bridgepoint's
philanthropy in the past year include American Red Cross, Junior
Achievement, Ronald McDonald House,
Armed Services YMCA, Denver Public
Schools Foundation, and Victory Center.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest
technology to reimagine the modern student experience. Bridgepoint
owns two academic institutions – Ashford
University and University of the Rockies. Together, these
programs, technologies, and resources represent a unique model for
advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for
greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For
more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Lauren Coartney at 858.668.2586 x11636.
Contact: Lauren Coartney
858.668.2586 x11636 · lauren.coartney@bpiedu.com
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