VI has been recognized as an honoree for the 2020 Journal Record Beacon Award. The Charitable Influence finalists demonstrate a company culture that encourages and supports volunteerism, charitable giving and community involvement. This honor means the world to us. Thank you, The Journal Record! We are incredibly humbled to be in such great company as a Journal Record 2020 Beacon Award honoree!

VI is being recognized specifically for the 30 Days of Change Campaign. 

Source: The Journal Record

The Journal Record will honor 17 businesses and organizations for their contributions to the community at its 13th annual Beacon Awards on July 9.

The 2020 Beacon Award honorees give back to the community in a variety of ways, including helping advance education initiatives at Oklahoma schools and providing support to victims of domestic abuse.

The honorees will be featured in a magazine and recognized at the reception, which is set for 4-6 p.m. at the Gaillardia Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City.

“State charities are vital to helping those who face great challenges in securing shelter, food, medical care and other basic essentials,” said Journal Record Editor Russell Ray. “Celebrating and recognizing these charities and the business leaders who support them is important. This event is our way of acknowledging their contributions.”

Beacon honorees will be recognized in three categories – charitable influence, philanthropic impact and nonprofits serving nonprofits. Overall winners in each category will be announced at the event and will receive a donation for the nonprofit they support.

Charitable influence finalists
Organizations in the charitable influence category demonstrate a company culture that encourages and supports volunteerism, charitable giving and community involvement by its members.
• Blue Sky Bank
• CEC Corp.
• FSB Architects + Engineers
• Oneok
• Reign Capital Holdings LLC
• VI Marketing and Branding

Philanthropic impact finalists
Those recognized in the philanthropic impact category have made a significant charitable contribution to a nonprofit organization working to meet specific needs in the community.
• AT&T
• Bank of America
• Delta Dental of Oklahoma
• Sandler Training
• Simply Amazing Service

Nonprofits serving nonprofits
• Cherokee Strip Community Foundation
• Children’s Visual Arts Academy
• Junior League of Oklahoma City
• The Kaleo Foundation
• Redbud Classic
• Susan G. Komen Oklahoma