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The Rice Family Foundation Completes 2023 Grant Fund Distributions

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The Rice Family Foundation (“Foundation”) is pleased to announce it has awarded grant funds to seventy-eight nonprofit organizations.

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  • The Rice Family Foundation (“Foundation”) is pleased to announce it has awarded grant funds to seventy-eight nonprofit organizations.
  • Additionally, the Foundation is excited to announce that the Arlene Utz Hollinger Foundation, established in 1992 by Arlene Utz Hollinger, the daughter of the late Bill and Salie Utz—founders of Utz Potato Chips (now Utz Brands, Inc.)—will integrate into the Rice Family Foundation.
  • "We are immensely proud of the Rice Family Foundation's accomplishments this year, particularly in supporting a one-time contribution to assist a record seventy-eight hard-working nonprofit organizations," said Stacie Lissette, Director of The Rice Family Foundation.
  • For more information and to view a complete list of this year’s recipients, please visit The Rice Family Foundation website at www.thericefamilyfoundation.com .

Hilco Global Hosts a Successful "Night of Shining Stars" Event Benefitting the All Stars Project of Chicago

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global, a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, is proud to announce the resounding success of "A Night of Shining Stars," a celebration and premier networking event hosted in collaboration with the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) of Chicago to raise money for the All Stars Project of Chicago. This year's event marked the gala's return after a pandemic hiatus following the inaugural Night of Shining Stars event in December of 2019.

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  • The networking and fundraising event raised $530,000 to support critical after school education and arts programs for Chicago-area underserved youth.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global , a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, is proud to announce the resounding success of "A Night of Shining Stars," a celebration and premier networking event hosted in collaboration with the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) of Chicago to raise money for the All Stars Project of Chicago.
  • This year's event marked the gala's return after a pandemic hiatus following the inaugural Night of Shining Stars event in December of 2019.
  • For more information about the impact of the event or to contribute to the All Stars Project of Chicago, visit: https://allstars.org/locations/chicago/

Unitek Learning Sponsors Shining Stars of Nursing Awards Gala

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 14, 2023, Unitek Learning attended the Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada Dinner and Awards Gala at the Aliante Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada Nurses Foundation and Nevada Nurses Association hosted this annual event to honor the accomplishments of nursing leaders and student nurses. By sponsoring this gala, Unitek Learning demonstrated their support for the professional development of nurses and increasing access to quality healthcare.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 14, 2023, Unitek Learning attended the Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada Dinner and Awards Gala at the Aliante Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The Nevada Nurses Foundation and Nevada Nurses Association hosted this annual event to honor the accomplishments of nursing leaders and student nurses.
  • By sponsoring this gala, Unitek Learning demonstrated their support for the professional development of nurses and increasing access to quality healthcare.
  • Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College.

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Announces 2023 Environmental Sustainability Award Winners

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – today announced the recipients of its 2023 environmental leadership awards at its quarterly membership meeting in Warren, Michigan.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – today announced the recipients of its 2023 environmental leadership awards at its quarterly membership meeting in Warren, Michigan.
  • The Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices Award recognizes automotive suppliers that demonstrate remarkable creativity in implementing environmental sustainability programs and practices.
  • The 2023 SP Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices Award was presented to Arkema.
  • The 2023 SP Demonstrating Environmental Innovation in the Manufacturing Process Award was presented to UBQ Materials in partnership with Conmet and Polyram.

Acclaimed Author and Actor Blair Underwood Upcoming Book Signing Announced

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the newly opened Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. The 2022 Book Signing features internationally acclaimed author, actor, producer, and director Blair Underwood. Mr. Underwood has authored several books, including the investigative crime series, the Tennyson Hardwick Collection.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the newly opened Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.The 2022 Book Signing features internationally acclaimed author, actor, producer, and director Blair Underwood.
  • Mr. Underwood has authored several books, including the investigative crime series, the Tennyson Hardwick Collection.
  • The Educational and Charitable Foundation seeks to empower the northern Virginia community for a brighter tomorrow through education, service, and philanthropy.
  • The book signing allows us to celebrate our academic and community enrichment programs with our partners and the broader community," said ECF president Robyn C. Jones.

2020 Shining Stars Recognized for Brightening Their Communities

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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BOURBONNAIS, Ill., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gardant Management Solutions recognized the 2020 Shining Stars during a virtual End of the Year Celebration with administrators, Shining Stars and corporate staff.

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  • BOURBONNAIS, Ill., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gardant Management Solutions recognized the 2020 Shining Stars during a virtual End of the Year Celebration with administrators, Shining Stars and corporate staff.
  • Read the full nomination letters below for this year's top three Shining Stars:
    What catapults this employee beyond excellence is her authenticity and humility.
  • Grace can feel the compassion that Megan brings and has said, "I haven't felt this loved thank you for Megan."
  • Heritage Woods of Flora's head cook, Angelia Hustedde is a very deserving Shining Star for 2020.