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Tennessee English as a Second Language Teacher Named 2024 National Teacher of the Year

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
  • She knows families are extensions of the classroom and often advocates for her families who speak little English.
  • As the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Testerman will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the nation.
  • From that group, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen by a Selection Committee composed of 16 individuals and education organizations.

McDonald's All American Games Selects Joyce Edwards and Dylan Harper as the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to announce that high school all-stars, Joyce Edwards of Camden High School in South Carolina and Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, have been named as the recipients of the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award. Edwards and Harper were honored with the award earlier today in Houston. Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.

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  • Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.
  • Since 1997, the Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year are selected annually in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games' Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.
  • The following McDonald's All Americans were selected as finalists for the Morgan Wootten National Players of Year Award:
    For the boys' team: Ace Bailey (McEachern High School – GA), V.J.
  • The 2024 McDonald's All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Philips proposes to re-appoint Chairman Feike Sijbesma and Peter Löscher and nominates Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas as member of the Supervisory Board

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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He is also the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination & Selection Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee.

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  • He is also the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination & Selection Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee.
  • The relationship agreement includes Exor’s commitment to be a long-term shareholder and its right to propose one member to the Supervisory Board.
  • In accordance with the proposal that Exor has made, the Supervisory Board now proposes to appoint Mr. Ribadeau-Dumas as member of the Supervisory Board.
  • “We look forward to have Mr. Ribadeau-Dumas join Philips’ Supervisory Board,” said Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Royal Philips.

50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS KICKS OFF SECOND ANNUAL 50 WOMEN TO WATCH FOR BOARDS CAMPAIGN

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy organization driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, kicks-off  its second annual 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign on International Women's Day.

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  • "We are steadfast in our mission of amplifying women in the pipeline for corporate board leadership," stated Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards.
  • According to 50/50 Women on Boards' 2023 Q4 Gender Diversity Index Research, 43 percent of Russell 3000 Index companies still have two or fewer women on their boards.
  • The 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign addresses this disparity by providing corporations, nominating and corporate governance committee chairs, and recruiters access to a curated list of highly accomplished women ready to serve on public company boards.
  • To be eligible for the 50 Women to Watch for Boards list, candidates must be based in North America.

Hamdi Ulukaya Joins the Aurora Prize Selection Committee

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award. Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award.
  • Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.
  • "We are grateful for Hamdi's outstanding efforts and look forward to his active participation as a member of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee."
  • "The Aurora Prize will benefit greatly from Hamdi's expertise and perspective that will further enhance the ability for the Aurora Prize to continue to strengthen its impact on those most in need."

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for Hong Kong for 2025 cycle

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. 

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • In response to the climate crisis, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million.

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for Singapore for 2025 cycle

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. 

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
  • Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal.
  • Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
  • In response to the climate crisis, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million.

Andrew Peller Limited Announces Five New Directors and Provides Update on Leadership Continuity and Transition Plan

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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John Peller and A. Angus Peller will continue to serve as directors to ensure continuity for a transition period of 12 months.

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  • John Peller and A. Angus Peller will continue to serve as directors to ensure continuity for a transition period of 12 months.
  • As previously announced, John Peller will be retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company within the next year upon the appointment of his successor.
  • For almost 30 years, John Peller has led APL as Chief Executive Officer and has been the driving force behind the Company’s growth and success.
  • Mr. Westlake has also served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Canadian Bankers Association.

Johnson & Johnson Celebrates Innovation in Novel Drug Delivery Systems with 2023 Dr. Paul Janssen Award

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson today announced Robert Langer, Sc.D., of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the winner of the 2023 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research. Dr. Langer was honored for his groundbreaking work in designing novel drug delivery systems that can deliver medications continuously, precisely, and at controlled rates over extended periods. His pioneering research into biomedical compounds for drug delivery has impacts on a wide range of medical technologies, including anticancer therapy, vaccine development, gene therapy and more. 

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  • Dr. Robert Langer to Receive 2023 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Groundbreaking Research in Biomedical Compounds for Drug Delivery
    NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson today announced Robert Langer, Sc.D., of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the winner of the 2023 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research .
  • Dr. Langer was honored for his groundbreaking work in designing novel drug delivery systems that can deliver medications continuously, precisely, and at controlled rates over extended periods.
  • He joins 22 other scientists who have received the Dr. Paul Janssen Award since 2004, including eight who have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.
  • Johnson & Johnson will honor this remarkable scientist during a virtual symposium titled "Pioneering Novel Drug Delivery Systems" at the New York Academy of Sciences on February 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STUDENT WINNER OF NINTH ANNUAL BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE SCIENCE VIDEO COMPETITION

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Breakthrough Prize Foundation today announced Sia Godika, 17, a senior at Neev Academy, an international school in Bangalore, India, as winner of the ninth annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition designed to inspire creative thinking and communications skills around fundamental concepts in the life sciences, physics, and mathematics.

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  • The Breakthrough Junior Challenge will award a total of $400,000 in educational prizes for Sia, her science teacher, and her school.
  • Sia was informed of her win by her older brother Samay Godika, who is himself a previous winner of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, topping the competition with his original video on circadian rhythms.
  • Having watched him receive the prize six years ago, Sia will now be honored alongside the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates at a ceremony in Los Angeles this spring.
  • Sia's submission is titled Yamanaka Factors, and explores discoveries made by 2013 Breakthrough Prize winner and Nobelist, Shinya Yamanaka.