Do it Best Awarded as Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist

On November 15, hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative Do it Best Corp. of Fort Wayne, Ind., received the 2006 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award from the Northeast Indiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The AFP is a membership organization with chapters throughout the U.S. that provides advocacy, research, education and certification programs for fundraising professionals. It awards individuals and organizations that contribute their time, talent and resources towards charitable organizations with its annual awards program honors.

Do it Best was nominated for the Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award by the United Way of Allen County, Ind. The United Way acknowledged the corporation for "exhibiting a strong record of exceptional financial generosity, commitment to philanthropy and leadership in motivating others in the business community to become involved in philanthropic endeavors that benefit society." The company was also recognized for its efforts on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters and other local organizations.

The award was accepted by Bob Taylor, the company's president and chief executive officer (CEO). He said, "For more than 60 years, Do it Best Corp. has been dedicated to serving others as we would like to be served. We're proud to say that this philosophy extends to our members, our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve."
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