Alcoa Receives Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award in Washington State
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has been named the 2011
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation of the Year by the Washington
Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPWA). The
award recognizes significant contributions that Alcoa′s Intalco Works
(Ferndale, WA) and Wenatchee Works (Malaga, WA) have made in their
communities and in the state, and the company′s overall commitment to
community well-being.
AFPWA honors outstanding philanthropic recipients each year in various
categories, including Philanthropic Corporation, Small Business,
Organization, Philanthropists, Family and Young Philanthropist.
Bob Wilt, Alcoa′s President of U.S. Primary Products, indicated that
over the past four years, Wenatchee Works and Intalco Works have
contributed over $1.4 Million to local partners and non-profits through
Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation. 'We employ a combined workforce of 1,060 in
Washington, and make it our mission to be engaged and responsible
stewards in the community. We take great pride in fulfilling our role as
a corporate citizen, and to be recognized for those efforts is an
honor,? said Wilt.
Alcoa of Washington joins an impressive list of previous awardees
including The Boeing Company, Microsoft Corporation, Starbucks Coffee
Company and Costco. The company was honored for its partnerships and
contributions at the AFPWA′s annual gala luncheon on November 18th
at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle, WA.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world′s leading producer of primary and fabricated
aluminum, as well as the world′s largest miner of bauxite and refiner of
alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry,
Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace,
automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the
past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled
products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa ? wheels,
fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building
systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as
titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral
part of Alcoa′s operating practices and the product design and
engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index for nine consecutive years and approximately
75 percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since 1888 is still in
active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 59,000 people in 31
countries across the world. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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