Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Washington, DC
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized AmCham Ukraine as finalist in the 25th Annual Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors businesses for their leadership in solving the world's biggest challenges. AmCham Ukraine was recognized for the Best Community Resilience and Disaster Response Program for Steering AmCham through Full-Scale War: Strategy, Continuity, Service.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine has united the business community and supported 600+ member companies, helping them to operate, invest, employ, and create opportunities, showing the world they are resilient and that Ukraine continues to be open for business. It escalated pressing war-related issues, worked together with the Ukrainian and U.S. governments, and facilitated humanitarian relief efforts. Now, AmCham is preparing for the biggest recovery of a nation since World War II and for veteran reintegration in the workplace.
"We are grateful for the recognition of AmCham Ukraine team's and our members' efforts to overcome the devastation and challenges posed by Russia's brutal full-scale war in Ukraine. Inspired by lionhearted defenders, companies operating on the ground are true business heroes who continue to operate, invest, rebuild, and employ despite hardship. We are proud and honored to unite and lead the business community on Ukraine's path to recovery and victory", Andy Hunder, AmCham Ukraine President, commented on the recognition.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Annual Citizens Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful initiatives that leverage a company's talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities. AmCham Ukraine was recognized among the 30 nominees who have shown outstanding leadership in driving solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.
The 25th Annual Citizens Awards winners were announced during the Foundation's Business Solves Conference on October 29, 2024, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce across the road from the White House. AT&T won the Award for its Climate Risk and Resilience Portal.
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About AmCham Ukraine:
The American Chamber of Commerce is Ukraine's most influential international business association that has been serving 600+ members in Ukraine since 1992, delivering the shared voice of U.S., international, and Ukrainian companies, who invested over $50 billion in Ukraine and remain committed to the country.
About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. It anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities – today and tomorrow.
