Sprint Nextel Receives Top Honor from U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.RESTON, Va. -- Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. With 55 million subscribers, Sprint Nextel operates the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States (based on total wireless customers), behind (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :S) was recently honored by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC USHCC United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ), the largest and most influential advocate for Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The USHCC named Sprint Nextel its 2006 "Corporation of the Year," the highest corporate award bestowed on any company by the USHCC. The recognition, known as the President's Award The President's Award may mean:
"Sprint Nextel is an ongoing supporter of the USHCC, so I've seen first-hand what a valuable resource the USHCC can be," Forsee said when accepting the award. "I am glad to know that they, in turn, see the value Sprint Nextel has brought to the table." Sprint Nextel received this year's President's Award based on its demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community and its unique understanding of the factors that make this market unique. Examples of this include: Spanish-language advertising, collateral, Web site materials and customer service; services such as Sprint TV En Vivo and the first-to-market Hispanic launch of Sprint Power Vision; products such as International Direct Connect and International Long Distance; diverse sponsorships such as the current MANA U.S. Tour; a strong supplier-diversity program; community outreach; and ongoing partnerships with key organizations such as the USHCC. Sprint Nextel has been widely recognized for its commitment to inclusion and diversity. In addition to USHCC award, Sprint Nextel also has received recent diversity-focused recognition from Black MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration Magazine, DiversityBusiness.com, DiversityInc, Hispanic Magazine, Hispanic Network Magazine, the Human Rights Campaign, the Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). Asian American Chamber of Commerce, the Minority Business and Professional Network, the Northern Virginia Urban League and PR News. A complete list of 2006 Sprint Nextel awards is available at www.sprint.com/awards. To learn more about Sprint Nextel's commitment to inclusion and diversity, please visit www.sprint.com/diversity. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com. |
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