Awards

2012 GeneroCity Awards

We are thrilled to have received so many applications for our first GeneroCity awards; over 20% of our members applied for the awards.

It is inspiring to see all the wonderful philanthropy happening in Austin so the judges, a panel of community leaders, had a very difficult time selecting the few winners.  Please congratulate these award winners:

Harden Healthcare      Bold Giver GeneroCity Award (over 250 employees)

Harden Healthcare promotes a culture of servant leadership throughout the company.  Support of numerous non-profits through donations and company-wide volunteer opportunities includes delivering Meals on Wheels, collecting Toys for Tots and mentoring youth within the community.

BuildASign.com             Big Heart GeneroCity Award (50 to 250 employees)

BuildASign.com has prioritized philanthropy since its inception.  Not only does the company monetarily donate and encourage employees to engage in the community, BuildASign.com also regularly creates banners for military families free of charge.  These banners are used to welcome loved ones returning home from deployment.

Give Realty                       Charitable Champion GeneroCity Award (under 50 employees)

Give Realty was founded under the for-benefit business model, which commits a dedicated portion of company earnings towards philanthropy.  With 25% of commissions given to charities of its clients’ choice, Give Realty, Inc. has donated a total of $227,800 since July 23, 2008.

The GeneroCity Award recipients were selected by a panel comprised of local community leaders including Nikelle Meade of Brown McCarroll; John-Michael Cortez of CapMetro; Ed Kargbo of Yellow Cab; Denise Bradley of St. David’s Healthcare; and Bobby Jenkins of ABC Home and Commercial Services.

Below are the finalists for each of the three awards and they deserve congratulations as well.

GeneroCity award: Bold Giver Finalists (over 250 employees)
Harden Healthcare
Silicon Labs
University Federal Credit Union

GeneroCity award: Big Heart Finalists (50 to 250 employees)
American Constructors
BuildASign.com
Texas Gas Service

GeneroCity award: Charitable Champion Finalists (under 50 employees)
Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations
Give Realty, Inc.
South Texas Money Management, Ltd.
Zuma Office Supply

Watch this space in the fall of the year for more information about applying for next year’s awards.