Comcast announced Thursday the finalists for the 2019 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, an annual award created to recognize the philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry. From 2015, when Comcast began its entitlement sponsorship of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, to 2019, Comcast has donated $600,000 to 15 different NASCAR-affiliated organizations to honor their efforts and help further the impact of their causes.
The 2019 finalists are:
- Artie Kempner, NASCAR on FOX Coordinating Director and Co-Founder of Autism Delaware
- David Ragan, NASCAR driver and Ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Mike Tatoian, President and CEO of Dover International Speedway and USO Delaware Chairman
“Community service is one of Comcast’s core values, and from the beginning of our partnership with NASCAR, we wanted to find a way to tell the amazing stories of how individuals within the sport are giving back to their communities in remarkable ways,” said Matt Lederer, Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Comcast. “In the fifth year of the program, we have another inspirational group of NASCAR industry members who are using their platforms to make a positive impact on so many lives. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to them for their tireless efforts.”
The 2019 Comcast Community Champion of the Year will be selected by a panel comprised of Comcast and NASCAR executives, as well as defending Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano, who won the award in 2018. Comcast will award $60,000 to the winner’s affiliated charity, and $30,000 to each of the two remaining finalists’ selected charities.
The 2019 award winner will be announced on Thursday, November 14 at W. South Beach Hotel in Miami in conjunction with NASCAR Championship Weekend.
— NASCAR.com —