ExxonMobil
receives NACME 2004 Corporate Leadership Award
Posted: 06 May 2004
For its 30-year commitment to the organization, ExxonMobil was
presented with NACME's (National Action Council for Minorities in
Engineering) 2004 Corporate Leadership Award at the NACME's 30th
anniversary gala held in New York City.
Lee Raymond, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, accepted the award
on behalf of the company.
"ExxonMobil is honored to be recognized by NACME for the Corporate
Leadership Award," said Raymond. "ExxonMobil is dedicated
to educating a broad range of students about science, technology,
engineering and mathematics and encouraging them to pursue careers
in these fields. Through our 30 year relationship, ExxonMobil and
NACME continue to work together to develop the next generation of
engineers."
NACME's 30th anniversary gala took place on Tuesday, May 4, at
the Waldorf-Astoria. Bill Cosby, entertainer and philanthropist,
served as master of ceremonies for the event. The black-tie dinner
allowed NACME to reflect on past accomplishments and acknowledge
its key contributors. ExxonMobil is the all-time largest contributor
to NACME having contributed more than $9 million over the past 30
years.
ExxonMobil supports education programs throughout the world, in
addition to the company's involvement with NACME, and directs funding
at improving student learning in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics at all levels of learning. In 2003, ExxonMobil dedicated
more than $37 million to education initiatives.
Improving education for women and minorities is essential to developing
a diverse workforce. ExxonMobil considers diversity among its key,
long-term business objectives, and has implemented strategies to
achieve diversity in such areas as cultural experience, race, ethnicity,
and gender. These strategies include education and mentoring programs,
community outreach, scholarships and other financial support.
“This award demonstrates ExxonMobil's outstanding commitment
to community service," said Dr. John Brooks Slaughter from
NACME. "One of NACME's missions is to create equal opportunities
for Americans in science, technology and engineering, and ExxonMobil's
commitment to this mission is helping to increase diversity in the
workplace.”
The goal of the gala was to help NACME raise $1 million to expand
the NACME Scholars Program, which helps large numbers of African
American, American Indian and Latino students realize their dreams
of becoming leaders in the science, engineering and technology fields.
NACME has provided financial aid to nearly 18,000 students at 160
colleges and universities since its inception in 1974.
About ExxonMobil Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm
of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States. The Foundation
engages in a broad range of philanthropic activities focusing on
the communities where Exxon Mobil Corporation has significant operations.
In addition, the Foundation supports research and dissemination
on selected topics of national interest to the energy industry.
Focus areas include education, health and environment. In 2003,
ExxonMobil Foundation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and its divisions
and affiliates provided $103 million in contributions worldwide.
For more information see www.exxonmobil.com/community
About NACME
Since 1974, NACME has provided leadership and support for
the national effort to increase the representation of successful
African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering
and technology, math- and science-based careers. A leading source
of data and analysis on minority achievement in technical fields,
NACME is widely known as the nation's largest private source of
scholarships for minorities in engineering. More than 18,000 students
-- approximately 15 percent of all minority engineering graduates
since 1974 -- have received support from NACME.
For more information see www.nacme.org
Posted by Richard Price,
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