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Lytx Awards Top Drivers and Coaches for Their Commitment to Improving Road Safety

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytx® Inc., a global leader in video safety and video telematics, today recognized the winners of the 2024 Driver and Coach of the Year awards and their positive influence on roadway safety. Each winner successfully implemented the Lytx Driver Safety Program, which combines industry-leading machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) technology with customizable coaching tools and reporting, to advance their fleet safety skills.

Key Points: 
  • After reviewing a record number of nominations, Lytx selected the top three drivers and top three coaches from each of the five categories.
  • For more on Lytx's 2024 Driver and Coach of the Year awards, including eligibility, judging process, and prizing, go here .
  • This allows him to mentor younger drivers and remind veteran drivers of the importance of safety for drivers and their communities.
  • Dennis also uses Lytx as a recognition tool to show drivers and fellow teammates when an exceptional job is done within an event.

Artikaas Wins Multiple Awards at 2024 World Cheese Championship Competition

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artikaas is thrilled to announce multiple wins for their Gouda cheese at the 2024 World Cheese Championship.

Key Points: 
  • GARDEN CITY, N.Y., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artikaas is thrilled to announce multiple wins for their Gouda cheese at the 2024 World Cheese Championship.
  • Artikaas is exclusively imported by Dutch Cheese Makers, the daughter company of Royal A-ware in the Netherlands.
  • This feat marks a continued legacy of excellence for Vintage Lot 18, which previously earned Second Place for the same category in the 2020 World Cheese Championship.
  • "We are incredibly honored for our awards at the 2024 World Cheese Championship," said Steve Margarites, CEO of Dutch Cheese Makers.

Safety National Announces Winners of the 2023 Safety First Grant Program

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Today, Safety National announced the winners of its annual Safety First Grant Program.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Safety National announced the winners of its annual Safety First Grant Program.
  • “As a market leader and safety advocate, we are committed to identifying industry innovation that reduces the risk of employee injury and illness,” said Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman of Safety National.
  • Nominees for the annual Safety First Grant Program must be an active Safety National policyholder with a risk-reducing solution that applies to the workers’ compensation line of coverage.
  • Safety National is a member of the Tokio Marine Group and is rated A++ (Superior), FSC XV by A.M. Best.

Illinois Lawyer Creates Fantastical Adventure Books for Young Readers, Inspired by His Two Daughters' Love of Magic, Mystery, and Suspense

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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BARTLETT, Ill., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An epic two-book series of adventures featuring two young, vibrant, and gifted sisters Matea, 14, and Luciana, 11, battling against magical foes, uniting with other children with special powers from around the world, and using their talents to defeat evil, has been recently penned by Illinois lawyer Vincent M. Miceli. The Last Triceracorn Book One and The Last Triceracorn Book Two were inspired by the author's two daughters, Matea and Luciana, who were avid readers with big imaginations and loved the fantasy stories that their father developed for them at bedtime. Eventually they persuaded him to write his stories down, a journey which began in 2017 and led to the publication of his first award-winning book in 2022, which has sold 6000 copies. The second book in his series came out earlier this year. For logo, images of the book and photographs click here.

Key Points: 
  • Vincent M. Miceli's award-winning The Last Triceracorn books take young readers on magical, fantasy-filled adventures.
  • Miceli describes The Last Triceracorn books as non-stop adventure, almost like a scavenger hunt with secret codes to be solved along the way.
  • Book critics have awarded Miceli five stars for his books and during 35 book signings he has sold out of books.
  • The Last Triceracorn Books One and Two are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart and other booksellers.

Kroger Foundation and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Collaborate for Third Annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation today announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its third annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The Innovation Challenge is made possible by $1.35 million in grants awarded to TMCF from the foundation's Racial Equity Fund. The grants support TMCF's effort to adapt its successful innovation and entrepreneurship model to focus on food insecurity and food waste.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation today announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its third annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
  • The Innovation Challenge is a three-day in-person business pitch competition where students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 1890 land-grant institutions combine the adapted Innovation and Entrepreneurship model to solve Zero Hunger | Zero Waste challenges, using expertise from Kroger and The Kroger Co. Foundation.
  • "We are so proud to work with Thurgood Marshall College Fund and these talented student innovators to find new ways to eliminate hunger and waste in our communities."
  • "I can't say enough about our talented students who competed during Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge program," said Dr. Harry Williams, President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Cox Enterprises Announces the 2023 Cox Conserves Heroes Winners

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Cox Enterprises announced Dr. Shikha Bhattacharyya of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Cash Daniels of Chattanooga, Tennessee, are the 2023 Cox Conserves Heroes winners, along with the Atlanta nonprofit organization, Lifecycle Building Center (LBC).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Cox Enterprises announced Dr. Shikha Bhattacharyya of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Cash Daniels of Chattanooga, Tennessee, are the 2023 Cox Conserves Heroes winners, along with the Atlanta nonprofit organization, Lifecycle Building Center (LBC).
  • Cox Conserves Heroes is part of Cox Enterprises' national sustainability initiative, designed to recognize youth and adult volunteers, as well as nonprofits, making a positive impact on our environment.
  • Since 2008, Cox Conserves Heroes has honored more than 200 nationwide volunteers who helped Cox make a significant impact on sustainability and environmental protection in our communities.
  • The 2023 Cox Conserves Heroes winners earned $30,000 each from The James M. Cox Foundation for the environmental nonprofit of their choice to continue growing the good in their communities.

Embracing Creativity: Spotlight on Kidney Warriors' Coping Strategies

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Renal Support Network (RSN) is thrilled to unveil the talented winners of the 21st annual essay contest. The theme this year was "How do you use your creativity to help cope with kidney disease?" This inspiring competition encouraged individuals living with kidney disease to share their experiences and insights on how creativity has been a vital tool in their coping journey. The contest is open to anyone in the United States who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.

Key Points: 
  • This inspiring competition encouraged individuals living with kidney disease to share their experiences and insights on how creativity has been a vital tool in their coping journey.
  • The contest is open to anyone in the United States who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
  • The array of heartfelt and imaginative entries from kidney disease warriors across the country demonstrates how creativity can be an effective and a joyful coping strategy.
  • Hartwell suffered kidney failure at the age of two, survived 50+ surgeries and 13 years of dialysis, and is now living with her fourth kidney transplant.

St Kitts and Nevis celebrates 40 years of friendship with Taiwan

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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This collaborative effort underscored the depth of the friendship between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis, emphasising the importance of community engagement.

Key Points: 
  • This collaborative effort underscored the depth of the friendship between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis, emphasising the importance of community engagement.
  • The Taiwan Expo served as a powerful platform to underscore significant trade opportunities between St Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan.
  • Taiwan in St Kitts and Nevis is all geared up to host the "Commemorative Stamp Competition," a momentous event celebrating 40 years of friendship.
  • The depth of friendship between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis has been reaffirmed time and again.

Teen Entrepreneurs from Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern California, South Florida, North Central Ohio, and San Diego County Achieve National Recognition at the 2023 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, June 15, the talented teen entrepreneurs representing Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern California, South Florida, North Central Ohio, and San Diego County garnered national acclaim among 15 exceptional JA student companies during the highly anticipated 2023 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) held in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, June 15, the talented teen entrepreneurs representing Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern California, South Florida, North Central Ohio, and San Diego County garnered national acclaim among 15 exceptional JA student companies during the highly anticipated 2023 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) held in Washington, D.C.
  • Furthermore, the five students comprising the second-place team each received $1,500 scholarships, while the four students representing the third-place team were awarded $1,000 scholarships.
  • Junior Achievement's National Student Leadership Summit is a premier contest showcasing the remarkable business skills, ingenuity, and innovation of U.S. JA Company Program® students, aged 15-18, throughout the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Emocean – JA of North Central Ohio (Canton, OH)
    FedEx Global Possibilities Award: Awarded to the student company that best exhibits the principles of global connectivity.

Who Will Be the Next Winner of RSN's 21st Annual Essay Contest?

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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GLENDALE, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renal Support Network (RSN) is pleased to announce the theme of its 21st annual essay contest. This year, it's all about creativity, and writers are asked to address the following question: "How do you use your creativity to help cope with kidney disease?" The contest is open to all people in the United States who have been diagnosed with kidney disease, have had a kidney transplant, or are on dialysis.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renal Support Network (RSN) is pleased to announce the theme of its 21st annual essay contest.
  • The contest is open to all people in the United States who have been diagnosed with kidney disease, have had a kidney transplant, or are on dialysis.
  • The contest gives those who live with chronic kidney disease (CKD) the opportunity to tell their story.
  • To learn more about the contest rules and how to submit your essay, and download a flyer to share https://www.rsnhope.org/essay-contest .