The award, presented Nov. 15, recognizes outstanding commitment to the community through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
"Wachovia is committed to the communities we serve," said Tim V. Crist, senior vice president and Charlotte city executive for Wachovia. "By providing financial support and assistance for education, the arts, health and human services, affordable housing, economic development and other community needs, Wachovia promotes and contributes to economic and social progress."
Wachovia Bank, N.A. is the principal subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation, a financial holding company with assets of $72 billion as of Sept. 30, 2000. Member companies offer consumer and commercial banking, bank card, asset and wealth management, capital markets and investment banking, brokerage and insurance services. Wachovia Bank operates nearly 700 offices and 1,400 ATMs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
