Ron Brown Award
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The Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership is a U.S. presidential honor to recognize companies "for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities". It is presented to companies that "have demonstrated a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not only empower employees and communities but also advance strategic business interests".
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[edit] Establishment
President Bill Clinton, along with prominent business leaders, established the award in 1997 following Ron Brown's death. The Conference Board, a non-profit organization, was chosen to manage the award's administration. Ron Brown was the U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1993-1996; he was the first African-American to hold that position. This award, along with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, are the two presidential awards to corporations.
[edit] Ceremony
The award is presented in an annual White House ceremony, either by the President or by the Secretary of Commerce.
[edit] Recipients
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[edit] 2004-2005
[edit] 2003-2004
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[edit] 1998-1999
- Anheuser-Busch Companies
- BankBoston
- Cascade Engineering
- Seafirst Bank
