| The Global Communities Recognition Awards provide an opportunity for PwC to reflect on the many different contributions we make to our communities. The Awards also give us great reason to celebrate those contributions, which come from the dedication and hard work of our people. |
On 20 May 2008, PwC Global CEO Sam DiPiazza announced the winners of the
Global Communities Recognition Awards 2008. Now in their second year, the Awards showcase the breadth of community engagement taking place across the PwC network and recognise outstanding contributions under the award categories: "Best in Class," "Development" and "Innovation". Congratulations to this year's winners!
And the winners are...
PwC Australia Foundation: Winner, "Best in Class" award
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PwC staff and their families representing the PwC Australia Foundation and raising funds for breast cancer research at a Mother's Day fun run.
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Established in 2003 to provide structure, clarity and impact to the firm’s work in the community, the PwC Australia Foundation has gone from strength to strength. The Foundation has 21 strategic charity partners across five cause areas selected by staff—health, poverty, youth, children and the environment. Since its launch, the funds distributed to charity partners have risen from AU$0.7 million to AU$2.6 million annually, and the percentage of people involved in volunteering has doubled from 24 to 48 percent. Focused on effecting social change and promoting social awareness, the Foundation is often referred to as the benchmark for other corporate foundations/community programs in Australia. Congratulations to Australian CEO Tony Harrington, who not only established the PwC Australia Foundation but has also been the driving force behind Global Communities.
Honourable mentions: PwC Greece "U* in Action" programme and PwC Netherlands.
Central & Eastern Europe's (CEE's) "PwC in the Community": Winner, "Development" award
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Staff from PwC Poland taking part in a volunteering activity at a local school.
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In May 2007, PwC CEE launched a comprehensive community engagement policy called "PwC in the Community", which has been rolled out to all territories across the region. The plan focuses primarily on poverty reduction, access to education, youth development, cultural awareness and the environment. The implementation of the "PwC in the Community"—which took just over one year—has led to increased participation rates across the region; it is a standout example of how territory cooperation can benefit the communities in which we live and work. The template has since been picked up and adapted to other regions in the PwC network. Congratulations to Central & Eastern Europe leader Mike Kubena and to all senior partners across the territory.
Honourable mentions: PwC Malaysia and PwC Korea's "Warm Economics" system.
The China and Hong Kong firm's Special Olympics relationship: Winner, "Innovation" award
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A PwC China/Hong Kong staff member and a Special Olympics athlete make a commemorative mosaic tile.
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The China and Hong Kong firm went the extra mile to make their relationship with the Special Olympics World Summer Games a unique and memorable one. In addition to providing pro bono assurance services, PwC volunteers participated in a series of innovative events to get to know the Special Olympics community. The events ranged from inviting the Shanghai Special Olympics basketball team to guest-star in the firm-wide basketball tournament, to decorating a Special Olympics mosaic with the athletes, and running with the team in the final leg of the Olympic torch’s journey from Athens to Shanghai. Acting as the auditor for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2007 was an honour in itself; however, going beyond the pro bono assignment to truly understand and connect with their clients was the biggest reward. Congratulations to China & Hong Kong CEO Silas Yang.
Honourable mentions: PwC Singapore and PwC US "Project New Orleans."
