Prudential Financial, Inc. reports developments across its insurance, retirement and investment-management businesses. The company is a global financial services issuer with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and its businesses include Retirement, Group Insurance, Individual Life, U.S. Legacy Products, International Businesses and PGIM.
Recurring news includes quarterly results, segment performance, PGIM leadership and strategic-partnership updates, Prudential Advisors recruiting, retirement-income and employee-benefits research, and shareholder communications such as responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers. Company updates also cover Prudential of Japan sales-conduct, governance and agency operating-model matters, along with group insurance products including life, disability, leave administration and ancillary coverage for institutional clients.
On February 9, 2021, Prudential Financial announced Nijel Murray and Trinity Washington as Nevada's top youth volunteers of 2021 through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Murray, a senior, founded 'Klothes 4 Kids' to provide clothing to foster children, assisting over a thousand kids. Washington, a sixth-grader, volunteered as a cheerleading coach and distributed pandemic supplies to the homeless. Both recipients will receive scholarships and recognition at a national celebration in April. The awards highlight the contributions of youth in community service, especially during challenging times.
Derek Yan, 16, and Lily McCallister, 13, have been recognized as Maryland's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Both honorees receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion, and an invitation to a national celebration in April. Derek founded the Linx Buddies Association to provide affordable tennis training, while Lily worked on an oyster restoration project for Chesapeake Bay. The awards celebrate students in grades 5-12 for their meaningful community service efforts, with selection based on impact and initiative.
Angelica Whitney and Gabrielle Selig were recognized as New Hampshire's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and a medallion, with a chance to be named among America's top youth volunteers at a virtual celebration in April. Angelica has produced over 6,750 PPE items during the pandemic, while Gabrielle has raised over $6,600 through her baking business. The awards celebrate youth contributions to communities, emphasizing the importance of volunteer service, particularly during challenging times.
Prudential Financial recognized two students, Savannah Gabrielle Gore and Hannah Cross, as Oklahoma's top youth volunteers for 2021 through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Savannah, a senior, raised nearly $50,000 for veterans by performing in benefit concerts and creating a foundation. Hannah, an eighth-grader, led a project to create a mural on a historic building, engaging over 40 volunteers. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and recognition, with a national event in April determining the top volunteers nationwide.
On February 9, 2021, Maansi Nema and Isabel Sutton were recognized as Michigan's top youth volunteers by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 scholarship and will participate in a virtual national celebration in April. Nema, a senior, founded 'STEM Without Boundaries' to promote STEM education for girls, while Sutton created eco-friendly bracelets, raising over $2,200 for environmental causes and local families impacted by COVID-19. The awards program celebrates volunteerism among students in grades 5-12.
Prudential Financial announces Pennsylvania's top youth volunteers for 2021: Kate Devries and Patrick Weldon. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national celebration in April. Devries founded 'Cumberland Valley Cares', delivering supplies during the pandemic, while Weldon initiated 'Art for Heart' to uplift seniors through student art. The awards recognize outstanding volunteer efforts among students amid the challenges of the pandemic. This initiative, conducted with NASSP, highlights community contributions from over 21,000 applicants.
On February 9, 2021, Prudential Financial announced Stephen Mirabello and Deloris Barbett as the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers for 2021. Mirabello, a senior, launched a free online tutoring program aiding over 100 students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbett, an eighth-grader, has supported the homeless by distributing food and clothing. Both received $2,500 scholarships and will participate in a national recognition event in April. The awards, highlighting youth contributions, are part of Prudential's initiative to promote volunteerism among students.
New Mexico's top youth volunteers Melinda Modisette and Tina Walsh were recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for their exemplary volunteer efforts in 2021. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to the national recognition celebration in April. Melinda initiated a cross-cultural art project with students in China, while Tina assisted therapists at a clinic for children, drawing from her own experiences with cerebral palsy. The program, conducted by Prudential Financial and NASSP, highlights the impact of youth volunteerism.
Thomas Kim and Bentley Jefferson were recognized as Virginia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, celebrating their significant contributions to the community through volunteer service. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national recognition celebration in April. Kim, a junior, has delivered over 70,000 PPE items to rural hospitals via his flight initiative during the pandemic. Jefferson, a seventh-grader, has raised thousands for kids with cancer through her lemonade stand, demonstrating remarkable commitment and community impact.
On February 9, 2021, Sascha Pakravan and Brennan Yamaguchi were honored as Hawaii's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a virtual national celebration. Sascha launched 'Words4,' producing children's storytime videos to improve literacy access, while Brennan raised epilepsy awareness through various community initiatives. The awards, recognizing contributions from students in grades 5-12, underline the importance of youth engagement in community service.