Ragan celebrated this year’s honorees during a midday event held at the Yale Club in New York City
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The Build-A-Bike® creator was acknowledged by Ragan within the CSR or ESG Event category.
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The true effort came from our clients. More than 300 companies transformed a team activity into a community contribution last year. Our role was simply to provide an enjoyable approach.”— Doug StaneartNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Leaders Institute® has received an Honorable Mention in Ragan's 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. This distinction was granted in the CSR or ESG Event (Virtual or In Person) category, where Cisco Systems, Inc. took the top prize. Additional Honorable Mentions went to Children's Health, Fenix Outdoor, and Meetings & Incentives Worldwide.
Ragan Communications, the publisher behind PR Daily, recognized the finalists on September 30 at a luncheon hosted at the Yale Club in New York City. Accepting the award on behalf of the company were Amy Maybury, Chief Revenue Officer, and Rebecca Rivas, master trainer.
The submission highlighted three client events. Liberty Bank celebrated its 200th anniversary in Hartford, Connecticut, with 800 employees assembling 200 bikes for the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford. The Dallas Stars brought over 800 fans together at their 2025 Playoffs Block Party, where they built 200 bikes for children in the Dallas Independent School District. Barron Collier Companies organized an Ace Race® in Naples, Florida, where 80 employees constructed a mini golf course from food items, which were subsequently donated to Grace Place for Children and Families.
"Our clients did the real work here," remarked Doug Staneart, CEO of The Leaders Institute®. "Over 300 different companies turned a team event into a gift for their communities last year. We just gave them a fun way to do it."
The Leaders Institute® introduced the Build-A-Bike® charity team-building activity in 2005. Since that time, it has facilitated more than 7,000 team events. Clients have contributed over $10 million worth of bikes to children. Earlier in the year, Corporate Vision designated the company as Best Corporate Team Building Specialists 2026.
About The Leaders Institute, LLC
The Leaders Institute, LLC stands among the world’s largest and most impactful corporate team-building organizations. The company pioneered the charity team building event sector with its inaugural Build-A-Bike® event. They offer charity team-building events, leadership development programs, and presentation skills training for corporate teams. Their clientele spans all 50 states and extends to more than a dozen countries.
The Leaders Institute® has released over 1,300 case studies and success stories stemming from their charity team-building events.
Doug Staneart is open to interviews regarding charity team building and corporate meeting trends.
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