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Detroit, MI – On November
11, 2004, the DTE Energy Foundation announced its “Achieving
Excellence Awards” honorees during a reception at the Max M.
Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The awards, in their second
year, recognize best practices in nonprofit organizations in the
three areas: collaboration, leadership and sustainability.
The DTE Energy Foundation awarded five Michigan nonprofits
Achieving Excellence Awards totaling $300,000.
The SDBA was recognized for its collaboration with other
agencies to resolve land-use, transportation and traffic issues in
Southwest Detroit. Selected
in the collaboration category, the SDBA was awarded $75,000 to
support this work.
“The
DTE Energy Foundation is proud to honor SDBA for the excellence they
have demonstrated in achieving their goals,” said Anthony F.
Earley, Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy.
“SDBA plays a critical role in developing the human and
economic potential of the community they serve, and they truly
deserve our thanks and recognition for a job well done.”
“This
award highlights the significant impact transportation has on our
community, and how important it is that we work together to bring
the community to the table as an equal.
DTE Energy is a leader by being among the first to support
this complex, long-term initiative,” adds Kathleen Wendler,
President of the Southwest Detroit Business
Association.
Other
2004 honorees were the Community
Foundation of the Upper Peninsula,
Michigan Nonprofit Association, New Detroit Science Center, and the Inland Seas Education Association.
Established in 1957, the Southwest Detroit Business
Association fosters innovation, drive and commitment to create a
healthy, vibrant Southwest Detroit.
The SDBA works with its members, local businesses, property
owners, residents, and other community leadership to attract and
strengthen investment in Southwest Detroit, and to achieve the
vision of this diverse and growing community.
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