AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- Barbara Pilarski receives the
prestigious Spirit of Tocqueville Award from United Way for
Southeastern Michigan
- Recognized for her long-standing commitment to philanthropy and
community service
- Instrumental in raising over $800,000 for local families through Run United
and Team Jeep®
Barbara Pilarski, senior vice president and head of
business development for the Americas, has been awarded the United
Way for Southeastern Michigan's
prestigious Spirit of Tocqueville Award, recognizing her
exceptional dedication to philanthropy and community service.
Named after Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th-century French
political thinker who admired the spirit of neighbor helping
neighbor for the common good that he observed in America, this
annual award celebrates a United Way Tocqueville Society leader who
has devoted time, talent and funds to create long-lasting change by
tackling a community's most serious issues.
"As we considered this year's recipient of the Spirit
of Tocqueville Award, Barb stood out as someone who
exemplifies the power of philanthropy to transform lives," said Dr.
Darienne Hudson, president & CEO
of United Way for Southeastern
Michigan. "Her unwavering commitment to our community, her
passion for helping others, and her tireless efforts to make a
lasting impact embody the very spirit of this award. Barb's
generosity and leadership have touched countless lives, and we are
proud to honor her for the incredible difference she continues to
make in our region."
As a United Way donor since 1985 and a Tocqueville Society
member since 2012, Pilarski tirelessly encourages Stellantis
employees to uplift their communities. Pilarski has been a driving
force behind the company's United Way fundraising efforts, such as
Run United and Team Jeep®, and has helped to raise more than
$800,000 toward school supplies and
early learning program support for local families. She is also an
active member of the United Way's Ambassador Club, where she
successfully led numerous subcommittees, engaging auto dealers and
suppliers through various fundraising events and volunteerism.
"Barb is truly one of a kind. Her boundless passion and
enthusiasm for uplifting our neighbors and community are
unmatched," said Ralph Gilles, Stellantis chief design officer
and United Way Ambassador Club co-chair. "Her empathetic and
heartfelt leadership is what makes her stand out from the rest; we
feel incredibly fortunate to have her on the Stellantis United Way
team."
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers,
aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility
for all. In North America, it's
best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of
iconic, innovative and award-winning brands, including Jeep®,
Chrysler, Dodge//SRT, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Stellantis is
executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves
the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net
zero mobility tech company by 2038, while creating added value for
all stakeholders.
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