FCA Foundation Receives the SAE Foundation's Eighth Annual Gordon Millar Award
FCA Foundation Receives the SAE Foundation's Eighth Annual Gordon Millar Award |
[25-May-2018] |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, was recognized with the eighth annual SAE Foundation Gordon Millar Award, sponsored by AVL at the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration in Detroit on May 24, 2018. AVL generously funds this award, which is given in special recognition of an individual or organization that best demonstrates continuous philanthropic support of the SAE Foundation. Founded in 1948, AVL is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines. "The mobility space is changing so quickly," said Don Manvel, chairman and CEO of AVL Americas. "We, as an industry, must respond by investing in the students who will solve these major social, economic and technological challenges that lie ahead. That's exactly what the FCA Foundation is doing, and it's an honor to recognize their contributions with this award." The FCA Foundation provides philanthropic support to SAE's A World In Motion (AWIM) STEM education program, which gives students from kindergarten through eighth grade the opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. "The FCA Foundation believes that education is essential to creating and sustaining strong and empowered communities," said Christine Estereicher, FCA Foundation CEO and Director, State Affairs, Civic Engagement & External Affairs, FCA US LLC. "We are grateful for our partnership with SAE and the opportunities they afford our employees to affect a positive impact on youth in our communities." In addition to providing funding for the program, FCA US employees serve as classroom volunteers, further enhancing the experience for students and teachers. In 2017, the FCA Foundation awarded SAE a $10,000 grant in recognition of its partnership with the FCA US Motor Citizens volunteer program. FCA US employees volunteered nearly 1,000 hours in support of AWIM, the Formula SAE student design competition and the JetToy Challenge. For information about the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration, please visit www.saefoundation.org/News-Events/Events/Celebration. About the FCA Foundation About the SAE Foundation About FCA US LLC FCA, the eighth-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA." Follow FCA US news and video on: View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fca-foundation-receives-the-sae-foundations-eighth-annual-gordon-millar-award-300654774.html SOURCE FCA US LLC | ||
Company Codes: NYSE:FCAU, Milan:FCA |
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