Florence Copper recognized for school district partnership

Florence Copper recently received the 2023-2024 award for its ongoing partnership with the Florence Unified School District.

The company won an award for Individual, Business, Foundation or Civic/Community Organization for Contributions to Education’ from the Arizona School Public Relations Association, according to the press release.

“Since 2011, Florence Copper has contributed over $97,000 in sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations, and scholarships to the Florence Unified School District. Florence Copper has been a champion for Florence Unified School District and an advocate for each student,” stated FUSD director of public relations Rita Reznick.

The awards ceremony, known as the ASPRAtions Awards, was attended by representatives of Florence Copper, FUSD administration, and the FUSD Governing Board. Florence Copper Manager of Communications and Public Affairs Sophie Dessart accepted the award on the project’s behalf.

“Florence Copper takes great pride in our partnership with FUSD. Beyond helping to provide valuable educational and extracurricular opportunities for our youth, this collaboration is an investment in our community's future. We recognize that today's students are tomorrow's leaders in our community,” Dessart stated.

Florence Copper employs more than 810  people across the state.