(Pictured left to right): FOX News host Emily Compagno, Hope For The Warriors Chairman’s Award for Corporate Citizenship Award Winner, Frito-Lay senior key account manager Brian Snead, Hope For The Warriors founder and CEO Robin Kelleher and U.S. Army veteran former NFL player Alejandro Villanueva
Frito-Lay and Brian Snead’s Chairman’s Award for Corporate Citizenship video: https://youtu.be/MDdJ5IYqgEQ
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (October 18, 2024) – Frito-Lay and Brian Snead were recently named recipients of the Chairman’s Award for Corporate Citizenship at the annual Hope For The Warriors Got Heart Give Hope Awards Ceremony.
Presented by U.S. Army veteran and former NFL player Alejandro Villanueva and U.S. Marine Col. Barney Barnum. Brian Snead accepted the Chairman’s Award for Corporate Citizenship on behalf of Frito-Lay, which is awarded to a longtime strategic partner of Hope For The Warriors. Presented to a group that highlights the benefits of veterans in the workplace and leads by example in enriching the lives of military families.
“I am humbled and honored to accept this award from Hope For The Warriors,” said Snead. “Like all those that are involved with HOPE, we do not give time and energy to this organization to be recognized, we do it because the work to support our military and their families is never done. So to be recognized for this award is appreciated and calls out just another reason of why HOPE is HOPE.
“I am very prideful of my involvement with HOPE and work to spread the word everywhere I go. This award means more to me than all the professional, athletic and personal recognitions that I have ever received.”
The annual Got Heart Give Hope Awards Ceremony at MGM National Harbor in Maryland honored three members of our nation’s armed forces and their families with the Vigiano Family Hope and Courage Awards, in addition to honoring individuals, corporations and canines which have stood beside the organization in serving.
“Frito-Lay and Brian are the epitome of HOPE,” said Robin Kelleher, founder and CEO for Hope For The Warriors. “The way Frito-Lay and Brian continuously find new ways to support the military families we serve is beyond amazing. From food drives across the country, to sponsoring events, to keeping our Jacksonville airport lounge fully stocked with snacks in N.C., they never cease to amaze us. HOPE is able to thrive thanks to partners like Frito-Lay, and folks like Brian, that continually show up to events and jump right in.”
Since 2011, Frito-Lay and Snead have partnered with Hope For The Warriors. Snead is actively involved in the Hope For The Warriors Invitational, food distribution events, and a member of the HOPE scholarship committee. With 35 years at Frito-Lay, Snead and his wife Linda are based in Richmond, Virginia, and have four sons and five grandchildren.
ABOUT HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS:
Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 171,000 service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through 10 programs/services focused on providing financial, career and educational stability; physical and emotional strength; and social support that builds community. This includes The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors providing confidential, high-quality mental health care services. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin McCloskey – Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors
erin@etmccloskey.com
(336) 207-5222
