Pick n Pay leaders win global social responsibility award

The Social Enterprise Networks of YPO recognizes YPO members and graduates for their contributions to making a difference through their companies and charitable organizations. Awardees were recognized in the categories of Economic Justice/Community Impact, Leadership, Employee Impact, Sustainability, and Philanthropic/Non-Profit Organization.

“It’s great to see a shift from shareholders to stakeholders, with companies focused on the triple bottom line of people, planet and profits,” remarked Jim Kenefick, chair of YPO’s Corporate Responsibility Network. “And it’s YPO members and graduates who are leading the change.”
YPO’s Social Enterprise Networks connect members through their shared interests in community, philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors.

Gareth Ackerman said: “this is a wonderful acknowledgement of Pick n Pay’s work over more than four decades in the communities of South Africa. Social investment has always been part of our DNA and a core value of the company. It’s great to be honoured by YPO.”

The 2010 winners are:

Gareth Ackerman, Chairman and Suzanne Ackerman, Director of Transformation: Pick n Pay (www.pnp.co.za)
Winner of the CSR Award for Leadership
Pick ‘n Pay supermarket chain is one of the first companies in South Africa invited to join the Clinton Global Initiative. The company’s broad-based programs include assisting small farmers build capacity, a mentoring program pairing retired executives with farmers, green initiatives, and the development of a franchise model encouraging collaboration between communities, local food suppliers and retailers.

Thomas Darden, CEO of Cherokee Investment Partners (www.cherokeefund.com)
Winner of the CSR Award for Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices

Audette Exel, CEO of The Isis Group (http://www.isis.bm)
Winner of the CSR Award for Economic Justice and Community Impact
Marc Lubner, CEO of MaAfrika Tikkun (www.maafrikatikkun.org.za)
Winner of the CSR Award for Philanthropic/Non-Profit Organization
Dennis Overton,Ikirezi (http://www.ikirezi.com)
Winner of the CSR Award for Employee Impact
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