TEGNA, Gannett, Newman’s Own® and
Points of Light also honored Bravo’s Andy Cohen for his support for
The American Foundation for AIDS Research
Lester Holt, anchor of “NBC Nightly News
with Lester Holt”, served as master of ceremonies
Grassroot volunteer efforts from across the country were
recognized today during the Make A Difference Day 2016 National
Awards in Washington, DC. The annual luncheon was hosted by TEGNA
Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) in partnership
with Newman’s Own, Inc. and Points of Light. Make A Difference Day
is the largest day of community service, bringing together millions
of Americans to volunteer in their local communities.
The Make A Difference Day Awards celebrated top volunteer
efforts from across the country for service projects completed on
Make A Difference Day on October 24, 2015. The event recognized ten
national award winners, three community award winners and one
All-Star award winner. Newman’s Own donated a total of $130,000 to
national and community award winners to give to an organization of
their choice. The TEGNA Foundation and Gannett Foundation
contributed $10,000 to the All-Star Winner. These donations will
ensure that honorees are able to continue their community projects
in the years to come.
“At TEGNA, our goal is to make a meaningful impact in the
communities we serve. The volunteers recognized today have done
just that. Their efforts in their local communities are truly
remarkable and they inspire all of us to continue to make a
difference every day,” said Gracia Martore, president and CEO,
TEGNA.
“We are honored to recognize those who have taken the time and
effort to make a positive impact in their community,” said Bob
Dickey, president and CEO, GANNETT. “At GANNETT, our purpose is to
empower our communities to connect, act and thrive, and we are
humbled by these volunteers, who remind us how much one person can
make a difference on an entire community.”
In addition to recognizing the national award winners, Bravo’s
Andy Cohen was recognized for serving as an advocate for amfAR, The
American Foundation for AIDS Research. The Emmy Award-winning host,
producer and acclaimed author has been a tireless amfAR advocate
for more than 10 years, helping raise money and bring awareness to
finding a cure for HIV.
Lester Holt, award-winning journalist and anchor of “NBC Nightly
News with Lester Holt” and “Dateline” served as the master of
ceremonies.
“Volunteerism was always important to Paul Newman and Newman’s
Own is proud to support Make A Difference Day. By providing these
awards, we not only recognize those who help make a difference in
others’ lives, but we also hope to underscore the need for
volunteerism in this country and inspire others to join in,” said
David Best, president and COO of Newman’s Own, Inc.
“In celebrating these Make A Difference Day honorees, we can
find inspiration to take action in our own lives,” said Tracy
Hoover, CEO, Points of Light. “They remind us that we can use our
special skills, our talents, our dollars or our tweets to create
positive change every day. In return, the best part of service is
that it awakens our passions and connects us to one another.”
This year’s Make A Difference Day award winners were selected
from thousands of nationwide volunteer initiatives after millions
of volunteers came together on October 24, 2015, with a common
mission: to improve the lives of others. Award winners made an
impact in their communities by rebuilding neighborhood parks,
raising money for local food banks, planting trees and several
other projects that made a positive impact in local
communities.
The ten 2015 national Make A Difference Day Award honorees
include:
- Return of the Natives, Salinas, CA
- Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Muncie, IN
- Scrap Hunger, Lincroft, NJ
- Animal Friends, Pittsburgh and Wexford,
PA
- The Pediatric Connection, Richmond,
VA
- Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove,
PA
- GFWC Beverly Hills Junior Women’s Club,
Chicago, IL
- Volunteer Center of Story County, Ames,
IA
- Stanwood High School, Stanwood, WA
- Taking Root, Cincinnati, OH
The three 2015 Community Award honorees are:
- Richmond, CA
- Moonachie, NJ
- Aberdeen, SD
The All-Star Award is:
- Operation Access, Sonoma County,
CA
Make A Difference Day started after a call for a national day of
service one Leap Year (February 29, 1992). It has evolved into the
largest single day of volunteering in the country. It is a
initiative of TEGNA and Gannett, in collaboration with Points of
Light and Newman’s Own. Make A Difference Day 2016 will be held on
Saturday, October 22. For more information and to read more about
this year’s honorees, please go to www.makeadifferenceday.com.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of
media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and
brands that deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million Americans
and delivers highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and
how people need it, to make the best decisions possible. TEGNA
Media includes 46 television stations and is the largest
independent station group of major network affiliates in the top 25
markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of Cars.com, the
leading online destination for automotive consumers, CareerBuilder,
a global leader in human capital solutions, and other powerful
brands such as G/O Digital and Cofactor. For more information,
visit www.TEGNA.com.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a next-generation media company
committed to strengthening communities across our network. Through
trusted, compelling content and unmatched local-to-national reach,
Gannett touches the lives of more than 100 million people monthly.
With more than 120 markets internationally, it is known for
Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms, powerhouse brands such as USA
TODAY and specialized media properties. To connect with us, visit
www.gannett.com.
About Newman’s Own, Inc.
Newman’s Own, Inc., founded by Paul Newman in 1982, offers more
than 200 varieties of great tasting food and beverage products
including salad dressings, pasta sauces, coffee, salsa, cookies,
candy, snacks, frozen pizza, frozen skillet meals, and refrigerated
lemonades, as well as a line of premium pet food products. Newman’s
Own Foundation continues Paul Newman’s commitment to donate all of
its royalties and after tax profits from the sale of Newman’s Own
products for charitable purposes. More than $460 million has been
given to thousands of charities since 1982. Learn more at
newmansown.com and newmansownfoundation.org.
About Points of Light
Points of Light – the world’s largest organization dedicated to
volunteer service – inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of
people to take action that is changing the world. Through
affiliates in 250 cities across more than 30 countries and
partnerships with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points
of Light engages 4 million volunteers in 30 million hours of
service each year. For more information, go to
www.pointsoflight.org.
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