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a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in
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Adding value at work comes down to two key things: feeling recognized and knowing one’s contributions make a difference.
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Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
In 1995, she was honored at the inaugural AFTRA/SAG Latino/Hispanic Heritage Celebration, where Ricardo Montalbán recognized Del Rey’s groundbreaking work and contributions to the entertainment industry.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2007, Andy was awarded the Special Achievement award by BAFTA and in May 2011, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Television Society for outstanding contribution to the broadcasting industry.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
In 1995, she was honored at the inaugural AFTRA/SAG Latino/Hispanic Heritage Celebration, where Ricardo Montalbán recognized Del Rey’s groundbreaking work and contributions to the entertainment industry.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2007, Andy was awarded the Special Achievement award by BAFTA and in May 2011, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Television Society for outstanding contribution to the broadcasting industry.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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