National Honors
The Verizon Foundation is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We are delighted to be recognized year after year for our innovative and focused approach to corporate philanthropy. A list of recent honors follows below.
2009
California State Assembly Honors Verizon For Domestic Violence Prevention Efforts
The California State Assembly honored Verizon with a resolution for its commitment to eradicating domestic violence. Domestic violence prevention and victim empowerment is one of the Verizon Foundation's core initiatives.
Verizon Foundation Receives NEA Foundation's Inaugural Award for Philanthropy in Education
The NEA Foundation presented its inaugural Award for Philanthropy in Public Education to Verizon at its annual Salute to Excellence in Education awards gala held on February 6 at the National Museum Building in Washington, D.C. Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg accepted the award on behalf of the Verizon Foundation.
2008
National Eagle Leadership Institute Honors Verizon Foundation and Thinkfinity.org
The Verizon Foundation received the Stellar Leadership in Corporate Responsibility Award for its commitment to diversity and to the education of future leaders.
Verizon Foundation Receives National Council on Economic Education's 2008 Visionary Award
The Verizon Foundation was honored as a 2008 Visionary Award-winner by the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) on Thursday, October 30.
Verizon President recognized by Savoy Professional magazine as one of the top 100 most influential African-Americans in corporate America
List recognizes those who stepped up their game in the "spheres of influence" to help better their community and to inspire others.
2007
Verizon Foundation Wins 2007 CASA Special Achievement Award
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) recently presented the Verizon Foundation with CASA’s 2007 Special Achievement Award. Verizon was recognized for its assistance in educating and informing citizens of the social and economic costs of substance abuse and its impact on the workforce.
2006
Verizon Foundation Wins Silver Award For Innovative Website
The Verizon Foundation’s web site won the Silver Award from the Council on Foundation’s 2006 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. The site www.verizon.com/foundation, received the runner-up honors for excellence in communications in the category recognizing large corporate foundations. The Verizon Foundation’s web site has had a history of success in communicating with nonprofits and the general public.
2005
Verizon Wins First Quills Corporate Literacy Award
Verizon has received the first Quills Corporate Literacy Award in recognition of the company’s support of literacy programs throughout the United States. The award winners were announced at a star-studded ceremony Tuesday at Pier Sixty.
Verizon Wins 2005 ‘Stevie Award’ for Literacy Program
Verizon has won a 2005 Stevie Award for Corporate Social Responsibility for its signature national literacy program, Verizon Reads. The American Business Awards, named Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” honor great performances in the workplace. The winners, in dozens of categories, were announced last night at a dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Verizon Foundation Wins Gold Award For Innovative Website
The Verizon Foundation’s website has won a Gold Award from the Council on Foundations’ 2005 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. The site, www.verizon.com/foundation, received top honors for excellence in communications in the category recognizing large corporate foundations.
