Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC August 29, 2007 2007 Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence Finalists SelectedNine finalists were selected today for the Secretary of State's prestigious 2007 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These U.S. companies were chosen from a record 62 nominations submitted by American Ambassadors around the world. ACE finalists are international business leaders who recognize the vital role that U.S. businesses play abroad as good corporate citizens. The nine finalists for 2007 are: ACE finalists are businesses recognizing the critical role U.S. companies play globally in advancing good corporate citizenship, innovation and democratic principles. Their work draws attention to the best qualities that America embodies overseas. The Secretary has given the ACE since 1999, recognizing U.S. businesses for advancing good corporate citizenship, innovation, and democratic principles. The Department of State is committed to working with business to further these best practices worldwide and to recognize efforts to improve lives at home and abroad. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will announce the 2007 ACE winners in a November 8 awards ceremony at the State Department For more information, please visit: http://www.state.gov/e/eeb/ace/, or contact Viktor Sidabras, Public Affairs Advisor, at email, SidabrasVA@state.gov.
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