As a traveler, you’ve had the opportunity to visit new cities, meet new people, and maybe even get involved in different communities. As you’ve seen covered on this blog before, CWT in 2011 partnered with Habitat for Humanity to shift the focus of our annual client event toward a greater purpose than just getting together and having a good time.

The interactive event allowed participants to make their mark on a Habitat house CWT was supporting, including the chance to meet the local Denver family who would soon live there. (The family, Miriam and her children, were an inspiration to all of us at CWT. You can meet them too, by clicking here.) That house is now completed, and the family is enjoying a safe, healthy environment they can call home.

But while the house is complete, the celebration continues. We’re excited to announce that CWT’s “Impact on the Gridiron” event has been named as one of four finalists for PR News’ CSR Awards in the event category! We’ll find out in a few months whether we’ve won, but honestly, we’re just excited that the passion and hard work of our employees, event sponsors, and Habitat for Humanity have been recognized more broadly by CSR professionals. And, we’re honored to be among a truly amazing group of nominees which include renowned companies as Coca Cola, The Walt Disney Company, Best Buy, and many more. We’re proud of the focus CWT has put on corporate social responsibility, and we hope that at least one person who hears about our efforts might be inspired to become more active in their own community.

Of course, one of the greatest rewards for being a part of a socially responsible company is knowing that your organization cares about making a difference. Not just on our bottom line, but in our community, on our environment, and in the individual lives of our neighbors near and far.

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had while giving back to your community or a community to which you’ve traveled? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments below. And if you’re interested in getting involved with Habitat for Humanity in your local community, check out their website here.