DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG), a Dallas-based investment management
firm, was recognized by the Rotary Club of Dallas and D CEO Magazine for
the firm's continued and growing involvement in the community. Westwood
was awarded Corporate Citizen of the Year representing the SMid Cap
Corporation Category.
Selection criteria for the award included: improving the quality of life
for others, philanthropic financial support, being a good neighbor and
giving back to the broader community.
"All of us at Westwood feel a responsibility to help those that are less
fortunate," said Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group. "In
addition to donating money, we have found so many organizations that
need helping hands on a regular basis. Whether we are serving lunch to
the homeless, building a Habitat for Humanity home, collecting clothes
or food, giving blood or mentoring young students, it is humbling and
rewarding to serve others. Commitment to community is engrained in our
culture and enthusiastically encouraged by leadership at all levels of
our company. "
Westwood has a long history of contributing to a stronger society and a
sustainable future. Through words, deeds, and monetary support, Westwood
and its employees give back to the community on a regular basis.
Westwood provided monetary donations to over 40 charitable organizations
in the categories of Health and Wellness, Children and Youth, Housing,
Community Development, Homeless Assistance, and Arts and Culture.
Employees also volunteered in activities that benefitted local
non-profit organizations.
About The Rotary Club of Dallas
Be Part of Something BIG. Since 1911, Rotary Club of Dallas has
dedicated itself to making Dallas a better place for all in which to
live. Stimulating weekly programs, fellowship activities and service
opportunities define the Rotary Club of Dallas. Some of the programs
include mentoring at risk students, providing personalized books to
encourage reading for low-income kindergartners, saluting American
veterans, encouraging bike safety to elementary children, teaching high
school students about the free enterprise system, and providing clean
water to villages in Africa. Service to others transforms your life and
Rotary is where you learn how. Learn more at http://www.dallasrotary.org
About Westwood
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. provides investment management services to
institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial
intermediaries. Westwood manages a range of investment strategies
including U.S., Global and Emerging Markets equities as well as
Specialty portfolios. Access to these strategies is available through
separate accounts, commingled funds, the Westwood Funds®
family of mutual funds and UCITS funds. Westwood has significant,
broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol "WHG." Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices
in Omaha, NE and Toronto, Canada.
For more information on Westwood, please visit our website at www.westwoodgroup.com.
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
Jamie Christensen, 214-756-6900
jchristensen@westwoodgroup.com
Source: Westwood Holdings Group
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