Accomplishments
As a proven outsourcing partner and leading employer of people with disabilities, PRIDE is proud of the reputation we have built for our unique blend of entrepreneurship, social mission and positive community impact. We are honored to share this sample of recognition others have given to PRIDE.
Partner in Excellence, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
2010 Service Supplier of the Year, Hewlett Packard
2010 Employer of the Year, United Cerebral Palsy
Preferred Quality Supplier Award, Intel Corporation
Excellence in Customer Service and Outstanding Performance, Hewlett-Packard's Global Support Logistics (GSL) Division
Exemplary Voluntary Efforts Award for Exceptional Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal Contracts (U.S. Department of Labor)
2010 Agricultural Research Services (USDA) AbilityOne Program Contractor of the Year
California Governor’s Veterans Award
Veterans Employer of the Year (California Employer Advisory Council & Employment Development Department)
Business of the Year Award, Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) – for PRIDE's commitment to working with and employing people with disabilities at Ft. Bliss, Texas and throughout the Greater El Paso Region.
CFO of the Year - Awarded to PRIDE CFO, Tim Yamauchi by the Sacramento Business Journal in the large company category.
Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Recipient - awarded to PRIDE based on a set of criteria that included waste prevention, materials reuse, recycling, recycled-product purchases, and employee education.
NISH Performance Excellence in Developing Human Potential Award – to organizations promoting the upward mobility of people with severe disabilities.
NCWC Management Excellence Award for Pacific Region – awarded to Fred Smith, SVP of integrated facilities services, for demonstrated excellence in leadership and management by significantly enhancing the employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities.
American Leadership Forum Regional Impact Award – to four partners including PRIDE Industries for the Mather Community Campus program, offering a two-year training and employment program to previously homeless individuals.
New California 100 Company for entrepreneurial innovation and business success in the Great Central Valley.
Employer of the Year Award – awarded to PRIDE Industries by the Nonprofit Resource Center
Sacramento Workplace Excellence Leader Award (Nonprofit), Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA)
Bank of America 2007 Neighborhood Builder Award
Heart of the Community Award, American Heart Association – awarded to President and CEO Mike Ziegler
NISH National Award for Professional Excellence – to John Oliver, VP of rehabilitation services. NISH is a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create job opportunities for people with severe disabilities.
