Anheuser-Busch Awards & Recognition
The people at Anheuser-Busch have received numerous awards and recognition throughout company history. Below are just a few examples of honors the company has received in recent years in recognition of its corporate and community excellence for being an employer a choice; for its commitment to community, responsible drinking and the environment; and for its respect for diversity.
Corporate Awards
- FORTUNE Magazine’s 2010 “World’s Most Admired Companies”
Anheuser-Busch InBev ranked No. 1 among beer companies and No. 2 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2010. In addition, Anheuser-Busch InBev ranked No. 1 for product quality and No. 2 for social responsibility in the beverage industry. Prior to the combination, Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 in the beverage industry for six consecutive years in FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” listing. - FORTUNE’s 2007 “Blue-Ribbon Companies”
- Anheuser-Busch was featured on FORTUNE’s “Blue-Ribbon Companies” list, which honors companies recognized on four or more of FORTUNE’s lists in a calendar year.
- BusinessWeek’s 2009 “Best Global Brands”
- Budweiser ranked No. 30 by BusinessWeek in its annual list of “Best Global Brands.”
Employer of Choice
- BusinessWeek’s 2008 “Best Places to Launch a Career”
- Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 19 on BusinessWeek’s annual list of the “Best Places to Launch a Career,” which identifies top employers for new college graduates.
- FORTUNE’s 2008 “100 Top MBA Employers”
- For the second year in a row, Anheuser-Busch was named to FORTUNE’s annual list of “100 Top MBA Employers.”
- Computerworld’s 2008 “100 Best Places to Work in IT”
- For the second year in a row, Anheuser-Busch was named to Computerworld’s “Best Places to Work in IT” list.
- G.I. Jobs Magazine’s 2007 “Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers”
- Anheuser-Busch was recognized as one of G.I. Jobs magazine’s “Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers.”
Diversity
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- To recognize Anheuser-Busch's dedication in partnering with the Latino community in the United States for more than 100 years, the company was recognized with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF).
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2009 “Corporate Equality Index”
- For the third consecutive year, Anheuser-Busch received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Corporate Equality Index,” which is an annual measure of how large companies in the United States treat their GLBT employees, consumers and investors.
- NAACP’s 2009 “Commitment to St. Louis” award
- During the organization's centennial celebration, the St. Louis City National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) presented Anheuser-Busch with a "Commitment to St. Louis" award, named for St. Louis civil rights attorney Frankie Muse Freeman and civil rights activist Norman R. Seay.
- Latin Business Magazine’s “2008 Corporate Diversity Honor Roll”
- For the fourth time, Anheuser-Busch was recognized by Latin Business Magazine on the publication’s annual “Corporate Diversity Honor Roll.”
- Hispanic Magazine’s 2007 “Corporate 100”
- Anheuser-Busch was chosen by Hispanic Magazine for its “Corporate 100” list of companies that offer the best opportunities for Latinos and support of the Latino community.
- Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2007 “Diversity Elite 60”
- Anheuser-Busch was selected as one of the best companies for Hispanics as part of Hispanic Business magazine’s “Diversity Elite 60: Best Companies, Best Practices” list.
- Diversity/Careers Magazine’s 2007 “Best Diversity Company”
- In 2007, Anheuser-Busch was named “A Best Diversity Company” by Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine readers.
Environmental
- California Integrated Waste Management Board’s 2009 Waste Reduction Awards
- California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) once again named Anheuser-Busch's Fairfield and Los Angeles breweries as Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) winners. The announcement marked the 16th time the Fairfield brewery had been named and the 11th time the Los Angeles brewery had been recognized. The WRAP award honors businesses for reducing the amount of trash they produce, conserving resources, educating employees and lowering waste disposal in landfills.
- St. Louis Business Journal and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s 2009 “Heroes of the Planet Award in Sustainable Giving”
- Anheuser-Busch was awarded the “Heroes of the Planet Award in Sustainable Giving,” which recognizes the company's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation programs.
- City of Houston’s Citizens Environmental Coalition “Corporate Awareness Award”
- The Houston brewery earned the “Corporate Awareness Award” for improving the environment in the city of Houston.
- Wildlife Habitat Council’s “Wildlife at Work Certification”
- The Baldwinsville brewery earned the Wildlife Habitat Council’s “Wildlife at Work Certification” for its work at the Stormwater Retention pond area.
- New Hampshire Governor’s “Pollution Prevention Award”
- The Merrimack brewery received the New Hampshire Governor's “Pollution Prevention Award,” which recognizes New Hampshire businesses and organizations that have successfully reduced or eliminated waste.
- Businesses for the Bay “Environmental Excellence Award”
- The Williamsburg brewery has been awarded the Businesses for the Bay “Environmental Excellence Award” for the brewery’s outstanding achievement in pollution prevention.
- National Association of Environmental Managers’ “Pollution Prevention Award”
- The St. Louis brewery won the National Association of Environmental Managers’ “Pollution Prevention Award” for its recycling efforts.
Community
- American Red Cross’ 2009 “Big Red” Corporate Award
- Anheuser-Busch’s Williamsburg brewery received the 2009 “Big Red” Corporate Award from the American Red Cross in recognition for its employees consistent commitment in answering the life-saving call for blood donations.
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure 2008 “Jill Ireland Award for Voluntarism”
- Anheuser-Busch was honored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure as its corporate recipient of the 2008 “Jill Ireland Award for Voluntarism.”
- St. Patrick Center’s 2009 “Corporate Spirit of Volunteerism” and “Community Growth and Opportunity” Awards
- The St. Patrick Center board of directors and staff honored all the individuals and corporations who support their mission at a volunteer appreciation party. Anheuser-Busch, the only company to receive two awards, was presented with the “Corporate Spirit of Volunteerism” award and the “Community Growth and Opportunity” award for the company’s numerous contributions.
- Gateway Area Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s “Corporate Champion”
- In 2008, the Gateway Area Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored Anheuser-Busch as a corporate champion for its efforts to make a difference in the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis.
Responsibility
- United Safety Council’s 2010 Gold Star Safety Award
- The Street Smart team has been named the winner of the 2010 Gold Star Safety Award by the United Safety Council. Anheuser-Busch and its local wholesalers are sponsors of the Street Smart program, as part of the company's commitment to fight underage drinking and drunk driving.
- National Fatherhood Initiative’s 2008 “Fatherhood Award”
- Anheuser-Busch was selected as a 2008 “Fatherhood Award” winner by the National Fatherhood Initiative. The company was nominated for its “Daddy’s Girl” television commercial that encourages adults to be parents, not pushovers, when it comes to preventing underage drinking.
- Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2009 “WRAPPY” Award
- In 2009, Anheuser-Busch was presented with its ninth consecutive “WRAPPY” award by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program for the company’s ongoing commitment to preventing drunk driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area.
Retail Sales
- Supermarket News' 2009 Category Excellence Awards
- Anheuser-Busch was recognized by Supermarket News as the top beer company in the publication's second-annual Category Excellence Awards. The awards honor the industry leaders in the consumer packaged goods marketplace based on companies' brand strength and innovation.
- Independent Grocers Association’s 2009 “Red Oval Partner of the Year”
- Anheuser-Busch InBev was selected as the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) 2009 Red Oval Partner of the Year – an award presented to an IGA partner company that exhibits outstanding commitment and support of IGA and its retailers throughout the previous year.
- Progressive Grocer’s 2008 “Category Captain” award
- Progressive Grocer, a leading trade magazine serving the grocery industry, again named Anheuser-Busch Category Captain for the beer category.