Press Release

Public Affairs Section
American Embassy, Beijing
Tel: 6532-1161 
Fax: 6532-2951
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                 September 17, 2008

 

Cargill in China Selected As Finalist for
2008 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence

 

U.S. Ambassador to China Clark T. Randt, Jr., announced today that Cargill is one of eleven finalists in the Secretary of State's prestigious 2008 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) competition, chosen from more than 60 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.

 

Cargill was selected for its public-private partnership efforts to prevent the spread of disease, foster environmental stewardship, contribute to disaster relief, implement innovative food safety training programs, and demonstrate volunteerism.   

 

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present awards to the 2008 ACE winners in a November 6 awards ceremony at the State Department   For more information, please visit: http://www.state.gov/e/eeb/ace/

 

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