Created in 2011, the Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy recognizes local for-profit businesses for exemplary giving and community service.
About Charles C. Keller
Charles "Chuck" Keller, a WWII veteran and retired Lt. Colonel/Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force, graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State College where he received the Distinguished Service Award and an honorary Doctorate. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh, he served as President of the Washington County Bar Association and held leadership roles in various legal organizations. Beyond his legal career, Chuck was a Founding Trustee and Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Washington County Community Foundation. In addition, he served as President of Rotary International and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and several community organizations. He also acted as general counsel for California's Student Association and on the Board of Directors of the PA State Chamber of Commerce, showcasing a lifetime commitment to public service and leadership.
“That the Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy should bear my name is an honor I shall treasure. I have always felt committed to a spirit of giving, and I have been proud of the development of the WCCF as a vehicle to encourage and enable people to engage in philanthropy. That my law firm should be the first recipient of a corporate philanthropy award is a source of great satisfaction and pride. I know how extensive its community service has been through the years. My greater joy is in recognizing that a long parade of deserving businesses and professions will receive this honor and recognition in the years to come."— Charles C. Keller.
Eligibility:
All for-profit businesses with operations in Washington County.
Criteria:
- Demonstrate a company philosophy of community service, such as time-off or flexible scheduling for employees to perform community service.
- Encourage employee commitment atmultiple levels of the company.
- Donate resources including financial, personnel, facility or product.
- Orchestrate a sustained effort to address a community need.
- Promote active community participation by others.
Nomination Process:
Community members may recommend a business for consideration at any time.
