LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. & NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) and Christopher Newport University (CNU) are proud to introduce the 24 members of the 2009-2010 Class of Canon Leadership Scholars at a ceremony at CNU on Tuesday, October 27th at 4
p.m.
This year`s class of Canon Scholars has a high-school grade-point average of 4.1
and an average SAT score (combined verbal and math) of 1369. In addition, these
students have also demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in the
areas of leadership, service and citizenship. Demonstrating their commitment to
higher education and the development of the business leaders of tomorrow, Canon
U.S.A., CVI and CNU announced the formation of the Canon Leadership Scholars
Program in October 2007.
"Leaders are defined by their ability to make a positive impact on the world and
their local communities," said Joe Adachi, president and chief executive
officer, Canon U.S.A. "The Christopher Newport University - Canon Leadership
Scholars Program is continuing to provide the leaders of tomorrow with the
knowledge and skills they need to fulfill their leadership potential and one day
become top decision makers in America."
"The Canon Leadership Scholars Program is an example of Canon`s commitment to
encourage the young people of today to assume important leadership roles
tomorrow," said Takayoshi Hanagata, president and chief executive officer, CVI.
"It is critical that the business community take an active role in educating,
training and developing future generations to assume important roles in guiding
our institutions, our government and our community organizations in the years
ahead. Canon is proud to partner with Christopher Newport University in this
important mission that impacts the future of us all."
Each Canon Leadership Scholar receives a $5,000 merit scholarship for four
years, for a total of $20,000. Through leadership studies, prominent guest
speakers, study abroad opportunities, an outdoor leadership program, internships
and a public service requirement of at least 100 hours, Canon U.S.A., CVI and
CNU will give the students the tools and experiences needed to become leaders of
the highest-caliber.
"We are very grateful for the strong and generous support of Canon U.S.A. and
Canon Virginia. Working together, our purpose is to prepare these outstanding
students to become knowledgeable and effective leaders in America and the
world," noted CNU President Paul Trible.
The 2009 - 2010 Class of Canon Leadership Scholars include:
Name City, State
Jennifer Asselin Burlington, N.J.
Taylor Ballenger Toledo, Ohio
Greg Basch Charlotte, N.C.
Victoria Baughan Hot Springs, Va.
Virginia Blanton Midlothian, Va.
Christiana Booher Annandale, Va.
Claire Brantley Fairfax, Va.
Amy Craven Greensboro, N.C.
Jessica Farrow Fredericksburg, Va.
Stephanie Green Pasadena, Md.
Katrina Hallwerck Fairfax, Va.
Kalee Hammerton Royersford, Pa.
Erik Hancock Charlottesville, Va.
Brian Huffman Charlottesville, Va.
Jessica Johnson Midlothian, Va.
Sara LaFrance Sterling, Va.
Jess McCormac Charlotte, N.C.
Victoria Miller Fort Washington, Pa.
Shelton Nalley Greensboro, N.C.
Katie Schumacher Easton, Md.
Tierney Stark Manassas, Va.
Megan Talley Springfield, Va.
Francis Wilson Woodbridge, Va.
Michael Zimmerman Durham, N.C.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ),
a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†,
with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer
industry on Fortune Magazine's World`s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is
on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is
committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing
100 percent U.S. based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in
harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei - "all people, regardless
of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the
future" - Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other
programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional
information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To
keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's
RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
About Canon Virginia, Inc.
Located in Newport News, Virginia, Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI), serves as the
lead manufacturing support center for Canon U.S.A. CVI uses world-renowned
production systems and extensive technical and manufacturing expertise to offer
manufacturing solutions, including injection mold tools, metal and plastic
parts, product manufacturing and reverse manufacturing. From concept to
completion, from innovation to delivery, CVI ensures the reliability of
world-class quality and efficiency representative of the Canon name. For more
information, call (757) 881-6300 or visit www.cvi.canon.com.
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