In recognition of its commitment to community service, Frisco, Texas-based Skywire Software was named 2004 Volunteer of The Year in Collin County - Small Business Category. The recognition for the enterprise software company came during the 24th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Plano Center, April 20.
In 2003, the Skywire Software team demonstrated that they care about their neighbors in the communities where they work and live by donating more than 900 hours to service projects.
Highlights of the Skywire Software team projects include:
· Frisco Family Services, Thanksgiving boxes
· Design and development of a Web site for MASS: Mothers (Fathers) for the Advancement of Social Systems, The Joyce Brown Story
· Freedom Day 2003 – September 11, 2003
· Wipe Out Kids Cancer
· Design and development of a Web site for Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas (EFNT)
· Komen Race for the Cure
“Skywire Software is focused on not just providing a fun and challenging job for many employees, but also to provide a better life by working for an organization that contributes back to the community, said Patrick Brandt, founder and CEO, Skywire Software.
More than 600 community and corporate leaders attended, including Nancy Barry, Vice President/Community Services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV ceremony. During the keynote address Mrs. Barry explained that those who volunteer don’t do so “to be in the spotlight.” She added, “You do it because it makes you feel good. You do it because you can make a difference in the lives of others.”
“This is an excellent way for non-profit organizations to acknowledge those that make a difference for their agencies and our community,” said Judy Murphey, awards luncheon chairperson and long-time community volunteer. “There are so many caring people giving of themselves to make Collin County a better place. This is their opportunity to be recognized for all they do and our opportunity to thank them for what they do.”
Collin County is the third largest county in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and the eighth largest county in Texas.
