Wesco Announces Inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award Winner and Celebrates Annual Day of Caring

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On June 20, Wesco held its annual Day of Caring, celebrating community commitment and announcing the inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award. Nearly 4,000 employees and over 50 nonprofit partners participated globally, logging over 1,200 volunteer hours and donating more than $86,000 with company matches. The event highlighted Wesco's programs for matching gifts, paid volunteer time off, and corporate giving to organizations like the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

Dipal Pater, Senior Strategic Account Manager from Carol Stream, Illinois, received the inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award for her extensive volunteer work with the Girl Scouts, Electrical Association of Chicago, Feed My Starving Children, and others. Dipal will donate her $2,500 award to the Electrical Association of Chicago for an education foundation scholarship.

Chris Wolf, Executive VP, praised the event and Dipal's dedication, emphasizing Wesco's commitment to community impact.

PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 20, Wesco hosted its annual Day of Caring events for employees at numerous sites around the globe to celebrate its commitment to communities where we live and work and to announce the company's inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient.

The company's Day of Caring events encouraged employees to give back to the community and learn about local opportunities to do so.  Employees learned more about the company's matching gifts and paid volunteer time off programs, as well as corporate giving support of the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and other local charitable organizations. Events were hosted at numerous sites around the globe with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 50 nonprofit community partners in attendance. Through Wesco Cares employees logged more than 1,200 hours and donated more than $86,000 with company matches year to date.

On the Day of Caring, the company also announced Dipal Pater, Senior Strategic Account Manager from Wesco's Carol Stream, Illinois facility, as the inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient. The Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award aims to spotlight colleagues who have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace.  

Dipal is an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, the Electrical Association of Chicago – Women's Division, the Electric Golf Club, Feed My Starving Children and Habitat for Humanity. The Electrical Association of Chicago holds a special place in her heart. As the Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient, Dipal will receive a $2,500 award to donate to an eligible charity of her choice. Dipal will donate the award to the Electrical Association of Chicago for an education foundation scholarship.

"The Day of Caring is a testament to our company's commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work," said Chris Wolf, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Wesco Cares Executive Sponsor. "We are thrilled to recognize Dipal as our inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year. Her unwavering dedication and countless hours of volunteer work have truly made a difference and inspire us all to give back."

To learn more about Wesco in the community visit Wesco.com.

About Wesco

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with more than $22 billion in annual sales and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

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FAQ

What is the Wesco Day of Caring?

The Wesco Day of Caring is an annual event where employees participate in community service activities and learn about opportunities to give back, including Wesco's matching gifts and paid volunteer time off programs.

Who won the inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award?

Dipal Pater, Senior Strategic Account Manager from Wesco's Carol Stream, Illinois facility, won the inaugural Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award.

What volunteer work does Dipal Pater engage in?

Dipal Pater volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, the Electrical Association of Chicago – Women's Division, the Electric Golf Club, Feed My Starving Children, and Habitat for Humanity.

How many hours did Wesco employees volunteer during the Day of Caring?

During the Day of Caring, Wesco employees logged over 1,200 volunteer hours.

How much money did Wesco employees donate during the Day of Caring?

Wesco employees donated over $86,000 during the Day of Caring, including company matches.

What charity will Dipal Pater donate her $2,500 award to?

Dipal Pater will donate her $2,500 award to the Electrical Association of Chicago for an education foundation scholarship.

What organizations does Wesco support through corporate giving?

Wesco supports organizations such as the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity through its corporate giving programs.