CenterPoint Energy has demonstrated its commitment to communities since 1866. Although our business has evolved and the needs of the communities we serve have changed over the years, our basic commitment to community well-being continues.
Our employees and retirees play an active role in making the communities we serve great places to live, work, and play. Our commitment is often recognized, as reflected in the sampling of recent awards listed below.
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Gold Sponsor Award, National MS Society, Lone Star chapter, 2008
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Mission Possible award, National MS Society, Lone Star chapter, 2008
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Best Labor/Management Partnership Campaign, Greater Twin Cities United Way, 2008
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Business of the Year, Greater Mankato (Minn.) Area United Way, 2008
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Gold Award, Baytown (Tex.) United Way, 2008
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Silver Sneaker Award, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2008
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2007 United Way Campaign Hero Award, United Way, 2007
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Twenty-five year HeatShare partnership appreciation award, Salvation Army, 2007
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Silver Excalibur Award - 2006 Hurricane Workshop, Public Relations Society of America Houston Chapter, 2007
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Recognition for adapting communication systems to accommodate Hurricane Katrina evacuees at the George R. Brown, United Telecom Council Award, 2006
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Outstanding Business of the Year, North Metro Mayors Association, Minnesota, 2006
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Silver Excalibur Award - 'A Hurricane Season to Remember, Katrina and Rita,' Public Relations Society of America Houston Chapter, 2006
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Excalibur Bronze Award - 'On the Spot – Ready for Winter,' Public Relations Society of America Houston Chapter, 2006
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Bronze Quill Award Community Relations - 2006 Hurricane Workshop, International Association of Business Communicators, 2006
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Corporation of the Year, America’s Blood Centers, 2006
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Million Dollar Circle, United Way, 2006
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Komen Community Service Award, Susan G. Komen Foundation, 2006
