Award
Object number2016.103.5 a,b
Artist
Samuel W. Off Jr.
OriginLigonier, PA
MediumPewter; Wood; Metal; Felt; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Cheryl Stewart-Miller
DescriptionHeinz Founder's Award consisting of award medallion and wooden base.DimensionsDiameter x Depth (a): 3.875 × 0.375 in. (9.8 × 1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 1.25 × 4.625 × 2.375 in. (3.2 × 11.7 × 6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front has raised text to the right of the portrait "HENRY J. / HEINZ".
The front has raised text around the perimeter "HEINZ FOUNDER'S AWARD / COMMUNITY SERVICE".
Reverse has raised text on the bottom half "PRESENTED BY HEINZ FOR / OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS / TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY / OF LIFE IN OUR / COMMUNITIES".
Historical NotesArtifacts related to Cheryl Stewart-Miller's work for Heinz USA. Cheryl was the Manager of Internal Communications from 1989 to 1998. Cheryl started a program called the Founder's Award, the groundwork was done by her predecessor Debby Foster, but implemented by Cheryl. The Founder’s Award was given to five employees a year who were nominated by people in their factory and who did works of community service. This particular award was an extra that was ordered so the company could have a sample of the award. The award was made by Samuel W. Off, Jr., a pewtersmith from Ligonier, PA.
Related person
Cheryl Stewart-Miller
Related institution
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
Related person
Henry John Heinz
(1844 - 1919)
Related person
Debby Foster
On View
Not on view
1975
1965
1997
1992
