Gold Award (Girl Scouts of the USA)

Chicago’s La Raza Named the Best Spanish Weekly in the USA by the National Association of Hispanic Publications

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

La Raza , the leading Spanish-language information source and newspaper in Chicago, was recognized for its achievements in print media by the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).

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  • La Raza , the leading Spanish-language information source and newspaper in Chicago, was recognized for its achievements in print media by the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).
  • Among its recognitions, La Raza was awarded ‘Outstanding Spanish-language weekly’ in the United States and Jesús Del Toro, Director of La Raza, was named 'Latino Publisher of the Year'.
  • “La Raza is Chicago's most recognized Spanish-language publication and we are proud of our commitment to our community.
  • In 2023, it received a Gold Award for Outstanding Spanish Language Weekly Newspaper by the National Association of Hispanic Publications.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation Wins Top Honors in 2023 MarCom Awards Competition

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Congratulations to all involved in these publications and thank you for all you do.”

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  • Congratulations to all involved in these publications and thank you for all you do.”
    CTC’s Annual Reports have won marketing communications awards for 18 consecutive years.
  • MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.
  • Since its’ inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one of the largest and most respected creative competitions in the world.
  • Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization.

Top Reno/Tahoe, NV, Plastic Surgeon Dr. Erez Dayan Earns Gold Award in Sierra Nevada Magazine's 2023 Best of Edition

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With a passion for helping individuals achieve their aesthetic goals, Dr. Erez Dayan combines his extensive knowledge, artistic eye, and advanced surgical techniques to deliver exceptional results at his clinic Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno, NV. His commitment to results, patient satisfaction, and safety has earned him a reputation as one of the top plastic surgeons in the region. Sierra Nevada Magazine, the leading publication celebrating the vibrant communities of Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Carson City, NV, asked readers to vote to recognize and honor the exceptional contributions of local businesses, service providers and restaurants that have made a significant impact on the community. As a result, Dr. Erez Dayan has emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award in the beauty and fitness category in the Best of Sierra Nevada edition for 2023. As a top plastic surgeon, Dr. Dayan has transformed the lives of countless individuals, helping them enhance their natural beauty and regain their self-confidence. With his innovative techniques and personalized approach, he has become a trusted name in the field, attracting patients from across the Sierra Nevada region and beyond.

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  • As a result, Dr. Erez Dayan has emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award in the beauty and fitness category in the Best of Sierra Nevada edition for 2023.
  • As a top plastic surgeon, Dr. Dayan has transformed the lives of countless individuals, helping them enhance their natural beauty and regain their self-confidence.
  • "I am truly honored to receive the Gold Award in the 2023 Best of Sierra Nevada edition.
  • "I am truly honored to receive the Gold Award in the 2023 Best of Sierra Nevada edition.

Police Officers Receive Team Nick Coates Awards For Their Work To Apprehend Impaired Drivers

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Friday, September 15, 2023

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 12 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 12 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.
  • “We are so grateful for everything they do to prevent impaired driving and make roads and communities safer.”
    MADD Canada established the Team Nick Coates Awards in 2019 to recognize police officers for their efforts to detect and apprehend impaired drivers.
  • Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.
  • Officers who have taken at least 8 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Silver Award.

Award Recognizes NL Police Officers For Taking Impaired Drivers Off The Roads

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.

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  • Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.
  • Officers who have taken at least 8 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Silver Award.
  • Media are invited to attend the Awards presentation and speak with special guests and award recipients.
  • For more information or to RSVP for the event, contact:
    Shayla Morag Steeves, MADD Canada Atlantic Regional Manager, 1-866-798-6233 or [email protected]

Girl Scouts of the USA Celebrates Nearly 3,200 Girl Scouts Earning the Movement's Highest Honor: The Gold Award

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) proudly celebrates the nearly 3,200 members of the 2023 Gold Award Girl Scout Class. Earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting, these individuals identified issues in their communities and dedicated their time, energy, and resources to develop and implement forward-thinking solutions to help address them. These projects include tackling the stigma surrounding mental health, contributing to environmental solutions within cities and towns, closing the gender gap in the world of STEM, and so much more. In the process of developing and putting these solutions to work, the 2023 Gold Award Girl Scout Class devoted nearly 300,000 service hours and invested over $2.5M back into their communities.

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  • The 2023 Gold Award Girl Scout Class tackled pressing issues in their communities, volunteering more than 300,000 hours and raising more than $2.5 million
    NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) proudly celebrates the nearly 3,200 members of the 2023 Gold Award Girl Scout Class.
  • "I'm so proud of the 2023 Gold Award Girl Scouts Class, because I know that this is just the beginning for them—they're the change-makers the world needs more than ever right now."
  • In a report from this year, eighty-eight percent (88%) of the 2023 Gold Award Girl Scout Class agreed that they put project management skills into action through their Gold Award projects.
  • Regardless of where life may take them, Gold Award Girl Scouts have the confidence, courage, and character needed to change the world.

School of Rock Named a 2023 Franchising@WORK Gold Award Winner by Franchise Business Review

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

CANTON, Mass., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, was recently honored by Franchise Business Review with the Gold Award for outstanding corporate culture and employee satisfaction in the franchise sector in the medium class (25–99 employees) category of the 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards. The awards recognize franchise companies with the highest employee satisfaction based on an independent survey."We are honored to receive the Gold Award for outstanding corporate culture and employee satisfaction in the medium class category of the 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards. At School of Rock, we are deeply committed to the success of our franchise partners, providing them with the necessary tools and support to thrive in the competitive franchise sector," said Mary Connor, Chief Human Resource Officer at School of Rock. "This recognition reaffirms our team's dedication to fostering a vibrant and collaborative community where franchisees can achieve their dreams of success."

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  • CANTON, Mass., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, was recently honored by Franchise Business Review with the Gold Award for outstanding corporate culture and employee satisfaction in the franchise sector in the medium class (25–99 employees) category of the 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards.
  • "We are honored to receive the Gold Award for outstanding corporate culture and employee satisfaction in the medium class category of the 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards.
  • At School of Rock, we are deeply committed to the success of our franchise partners, providing them with the necessary tools and support to thrive in the competitive franchise sector," said Mary Connor, Chief Human Resource Officer at School of Rock.
  • "Employee engagement in the franchise sector consistently outperforms other sectors, and 2023 is no different," said Eric Stites, founder & CEO of Franchise Business Review.

212 Local Girl Scouts Honored for Earning the Gold Award, the Highest Award in Girl Scouting

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) recognized 212 Girl Scouts for earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting at their Gold Award Celebration on June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) recognized 212 Girl Scouts for earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting at their Gold Award Celebration on June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center.
  • GSGLA celebrated the largest Gold Award class in the nation for the 12th year in a row, with 212 Girl Scouts contributing over 20,000 hours implementing sustainable change in their communities.
  • "These 212 Girl Scouts propel the whole Girl Scouts movement forward, making the world a better place and proving they are the leaders that communities, campuses, and workforces need."
  • Gold Award Girl Scouts entering any of the U.S. military branches will immediately rise one rank.

212 Girls to be Honored June 4 for Earning the Highest Award in Girl Scouting

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will recognize 212 local Girl Scouts for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting at the annual Gold Award Celebration on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101).

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will recognize 212 local Girl Scouts for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting at the annual Gold Award Celebration on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101).
  • GSGLA celebrates the largest Gold Award class in the nation for the 12th year in a row, with 212 Girl Scouts contributing over 20,000 hours implementing sustainable change in their communities.
  • This year's Gold Award projects included:
    Gold Award Girl Scouts distinguish themselves through perseverance and grit while building resumes that set them up for college scholarships and career opportunities.
  • According to recent research , Gold Award Girl Scouts:
    Are more likely to fill leadership roles and are more civically engaged than non-Girl Scout peers.

Teacher Created Materials Hires New Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is excited to announce that Alexandra (Alex) Rivas Smith has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer. The CMO role is a new one at TCM. Alex has a deep background in educational sales and marketing, having started her career as an elementary school teacher. After leaving the classroom, Alex worked in a variety of roles with well-known publishers in K-secondary education.

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  • Alex Rivas Smith joins the TCM team in the newly created Chief Marketing Officer role.
  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is excited to announce that Alexandra (Alex) Rivas Smith has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Alex has a deep background in educational sales and marketing, having started her career as an elementary school teacher.
  • In addition to the curriculum published by Teacher Created Materials, the company publishes professional resources through its two imprints, Shell Education and Free Spirit Professional.