Archive for October, 2010 |
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By Jonathan Bennett Spiceworks, which develops free social IT management applications that combine network management and help desk software through an online community, was recently named the winner of the Forrester Groundswell Award in the Business to Business Energizing category. The company was presented with the recognition award during the Forrester Consumer Forum 2010. There ... |
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By Tucker Harrington Dwayne Wade, the guard for the Miami Heat, was the recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assistant Award during the 2010 offseason. According to the NBA's website, Wade received the recognition award for his philanthropic efforts in his community. This prize is Wade's third, he was previously given the honor in 2004 ... |
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By Jonathan Bennett The Roberto Clemente Award is annually given to a player in Major League Baseball who exemplifies their baseball, sportsmanship and community involvement. The recognition award was named about the Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Tim Wakefield, who has played with the Boston Red Sox for the past 16 years, finally received ... |
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By Abigail Richards As the business world is continually changing, it's important for companies to have a sense of innovation in order to stay ahead of the curve. LocumTenens.com, a physician recruiting firm, recently was given the Coles da Vinci award by the Coles Business College and the Center for Business Innovation & Creativity at ... |
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By Tucker Harrington Lauren Wielgus, a senior at Tufts University, recently received a recognition award through the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Wielgus was recognized for her interest in physics, which has caused her to travel to Scotland and Japan. Wielgus received the $10,000 scholarship, which was presented by the nonprofit organization, from astronaut and Tufts alum ... |
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By Jonathan Bennett Paul Tergat from Kenya, who has won the ING New York City Marathon in 2005 and is an Olympic medalist and Guinness Book of World Records holder, has been named the recipient of the 2010 Abebe Bikila Award. The recognition award, which is presented by the New York Road Runners (NYRR), has ... |
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By Abigail Richards With the World Series underway, players on the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants vie for the top spot in baseball. However, the players whose teams did not make the cut are still receiving awards and trophies for their contributions to the normal regular season. Voted on by his peers, Carlos Gonzalez, ... |
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By Abigail Richards The education sector can be demanding on many teachers, but those who go above and beyond in the profession to really help their students succeed are recognized for their work. The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation recently announced that 49 Oregon educators have been nominated for the 2010 Crystal Apple Awards, which is an ... |
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By Tucker Harrington The Lake of the Torches Resort & Casino, which is located in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, recently was given five recognition awards during the 10th Annual Graphics Excellence Awards, which is a statewide competition. The ceremony, which is hosted by the Printing Industries of Wisconsin, is a trade association for printing and ... |
10-28-10
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By Jonathan Bennett Charles Schwab, which provides custodial, operational and trading support for investment advisory firms, recently announced its winners for the 2010 IMPACT Awards, which recognize individuals for their independent financial advising. The winners were given their recognition awards during Schwab's IMPACT 2010 conference, which is one the largest annual gatherings of independent investment ... |
