This award from the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy, co-founded by the late Paul Newman and Ken Derr, recognized Grand Circle's innovative World Classroom initiative and the philanthropic engagement of the company's owners.
Presented to Grand Circle CEO Alan Lewis for leadership in social responsibility.
The New England Women's Leadership Award (NEWLA) honors women who have not only risen to positions of respect and influence, but who also have given back to their communities. Harriet Lewis received NEWLA's "Circle of Giving" Award.
Awarded to people and organizations who strengthen communities and demonstrate extraordinary compassion for humankind. Given by the New England Society of Fundraising Executives, the award celebrates our work as a model of corporate philanthropy.
Presented by Great Place to Work® Institute, Inc., and the Society for Human Resource Management.
Grand Circle was recognized at Boston Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy Summit as one of the top givers in Greater Boston and the only privately held company in the Top 15.
The Tanzania Tourist Board recognized Overseas Adventure Travel's commitment to giving back to the villages it visits.
Presented in recognition of Grand Circle's long-time support of AIDS Walk Boston and in honor of our funding for the new BE SAFE initiative.
In recognition of Grand Circle volunteers' commitment and compassionate understanding of those who served.
Presented to Harriet Lewis in recognition of her support of this charter school's mission and development.
"Best Places to Work"—Top 20 Large Company division. This award has particular meaning for us, as we won it on the basis of our own associates' votes in categories such as Team Effectiveness, Alignment with Goals, Feeling Valued, and People Practices.
Grand Circle Foundation was presented the Cornerstone Award in recognition of our stalwart support of neurofibromatosis over the last two decades.
Awarded in recognition of Grand Circle's extraordinary service to Boston youth and its efforts to promote the specific mission of Thompson Island Outward Bound.
Presented to organizations whose commitment to community service helps others reach their dreams, this award cited the Foundation's work as a role model for corporate social responsibility.
Thompson Island, in Boston Harbor, is home to one of the few inner city Outward Bound centers in the country. This award is given to those whose dedication and leadership have enriched the lives and improved the education of youth in need.