MINNEAPOLIS (April 2, 2008) — Faegre & Benson LLP was recently named “Best in Show” for mid-size companies at the Greater Twin Cities United Way’s 2008 “Best of” Awards ceremony. The award recognizes the firm’s 2007 United Way giving campaign as being the best overall campaign by a mid-size company with regard to employee participation and engagement.
Faegre & Benson’s 2007 campaign was led by the co-chairs of the firm’s United Way Committee: Peter C. Hennigan, an associate in the litigation practice; Nadene C. Jacobson, an infrastructure engineer in the information technology department; and Mark D. Pihlstrom, an associate in the corporate practice.
In addition, the firm was a finalist in the following five categories: Best Campaign Committee, Best Caring Connection, Best CEO/Executive Involvement, Best Fast & Fabulous Campaign and Best Kick-Off Event.
The “Best of” Awards are held annually to honor the most successful and effective contributors among the approximately 1,600 agencies and companies that support the United Way.