United Way of Calgary and Area awarded Bantrel the Engineering
Challenge trophy and Award of Excellence at the annual Spirits of Gold
Awards on February 10, 2010.
The Engineering Challenge is a friendly competition between companies in
United Way’s engineering division. Nominees vote on aspects of each other’s
campaigns and United Way officials determine the winner. This year, Bantrel
finished first among several well-deserving nominees in the 500+ employee
category.
The Award of Excellence recognizes exceptional commitment and leadership
by workplace employees in United Way’s campaign initiatives. Nominations
went to companies that have held innovative workplace campaigns for three or
more years, consecutively earned a 75% or greater donor participation rate
and led an active Leadership Giving program. Bantrel was given distinction
for achieving a remarkable 88% donor participation rate and increasing the
average gift in the 2009 campaign, despite enduring difficult economic
times.
“These awards are a reflection of the hard work Bantrel’s committee and
canvassers put into the campaign and our corporate culture,” says Greg
Schneider, Executive Vice President and long time champion of Bantrel's
participation in the United Way of Calgary campaign. “Everyone who
participated in Bantrel’s campaign should be very proud of this significant
achievement.”
Bantrel has participated in the United Way of Calgary and Area campaign
for over 15 years. In 2009, Bantrelers took the Hollywood campaign theme
"Lights, Camera, Take Action!" to heart and raised over $200,000 for their
community. The week-long campaign showcased fun activities for all personnel
including a trivia game, variety show, 50/50 draw, balloon sale and popcorn
lunch. Employees also took part in three United Way Days of Caring where
they made warm care packages for the homeless, Halloween treat bags for
children with disabilities and appreciation packages for the 100+ volunteers
at the Calgary Distress Centre. Bantrel's tradition of supporting the
communities in which it works will continue with the annual United Way
campaign in October 2010.