WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release: The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Lighthouse Awards. AAPA's Lighthouse Awards are a historic annual industry recognition highlighting exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. This year, AAPA received 104 submissions, a record number of applications. Each submission demonstrated   more

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England, Nov. 2 -- The Association for Project Management issued the following news: Association for Project Management (APM) is sponsoring the inaugural Change and Project Partnership Award at the upcoming Change Awards 2025, an annual awards programme honouring the best examples of global change, transformation and innovation. The Change and Project Partnership Award will recognise the collaborations and partnerships in the project profession that have led to meaningful chang  more

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 2 -- The African Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * African Wildlife Foundation Wins Prestigious Africa Sustainable Futures Award from the Financial Times and the World Bank Group's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) AWF takes top spot in the Biodiversity and Ecosystems Protection category for its innovative work on Biodiversity Economies * * * The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been selected as a winner in t  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 30 -- The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency issued the following news release: Dawson City, Yukon -- Small businesses across the North are providing unique high-quality products while boosting community growth, providing good jobs and contributing to regional and territorial economic development. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for Prai  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 1 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities officially kicked off its 38th Annual Conference, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New heights of Excellence and Equity," with approximately 2,800 registrants on Nov. 1, 2024. The conference taking place November 1-3, in Aurora, Colorado, includes the !Adelante! Leadership Instit  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities presented three awards on Nov. 1, 2024, during the Power Lunch at its 38th Annual Conference. Ted Alejandre, Superintendent of San Bernardino County Schools and HACU Governing Board member served as convener. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo was the recipient of the Exemplary Policy/Advocac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Jackson County, W.Va. where she toured BHE Renewables', a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, first-of-its-kind solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site. The new plant, which will operate under the PCC subsidiary Titanium Metals Corporation, Inc. (TIMET), will employ approximately 200 people to manufacture  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: To the average person, wound care might seem like it can be performed in most clinical settings. But there are some wounds that are far more serious than others, and that require a higher level of expertise to treat--which is where the team at TUH-Episcopal Campus' Wound Care  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release: The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors was recently recognized for her exceptional vision, innovation and transformative impact. Board Chair Racquel Oden recently received the London Stock Exchange Group Global Executive Leader Award at the 2024 Powerlist Black Excellence Awards in London. The award goes to an outstanding leader, based outside the UK, who has demonstra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release: Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will receive the U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) Honorable Justice Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award during its 33rd annual banquet on Nov. 14 in Illinois. Dr. Williams will speak at the banquet. USMCA is honoring Dr. Williams for transforming TMCF under his visionary leadership, achieving milestones such as: * A 250  more

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Nov. 2 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: The 2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo transformed the landscape for funeral service professionals, bringing together attendees from across the globe for a truly inspiring event from October 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Participants engaged in cutting-edge education, world-class exhibits and unparalleled networking opportunities, all   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an award of nearly $500,000 to Dakota Angus, LLC. This funding, awarded through the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), will add up to five new routes for farm to consumer beef distributions and expand wholesale business through grocery stores, food hubs, convenient stores, and schools in underserved markets. The award will expand market  more