TELUS Named Most Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation With Global Award
Jan 26, 2010 Association of Fundraising Professionals
In recognition of our contributions to the charitable sector, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has chosen TELUS to receive the 2010 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation. Selected from 170 international nominees, TELUS is the first Canadian company ever to win this prestigious international award, which has previously recognized organizations such as AT&T, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson and the Bank of America.
“This global honour is testament to our team-wide commitment to philanthropic innovation and excellence”
– Josh Blair, executive vice-president, Human Resources
“This global honour is testament to our team-wide commitment to philanthropic innovation and excellence,” says Josh Blair, executive vice-president, Human Resources. “Together, we have created nation-leading team member giving and volunteer programs, nine TELUS Community Boards and initiatives such as The TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes that have made real and positive differences to our communities.”
“I would like to thank the AFP for recognizing the philanthropic efforts of our team and Moira Gookstetter, CEO of Gymnastics BC and the AFP Vancouver Chapter, for nominating TELUS for this award.”
The award was presented during AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, Maryland on April 13, 2010.
There is no greater value than fostering the health of a community and we realise the critical investments we are making today are made possible by our loyal customers. Indeed, the ongoing patronage of our clients contributes to our success in the marketplace, and in turn, enables the support of our community investment programmes, which contribute to a friendlier future for all Canadians. We encourage you to consider TELUS as your service provider; you can contact 1-866-GO-TELUS to learn more about our products and services and to discuss your information, communications and technology requirements.
TELUS: We give where we live
At TELUS, we believe that in order to do well in business, we must do 'good' in the communities where we live, work and serve. That's why when customers choose TELUS; their support directly impacts our ability to give back to our local communities. Our philosophy – We Give Where We Live - is about TELUS and our team members sharing our generosity of spirit to make a meaningful difference for those in need.
