Cisco's Bridge Award Winners
The Award recognizes employees who give back to their community.
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About the Bridge Awards
The Bridge Awards are presented annually to employees who exemplify our principles and share a passion to make a positive impact on people, society, and our planet. They inspire us, embody our purpose, and show us what it means to "Be the Bridge."
We ask Cisco employees to nominate peers who make a big impact on the global community. 10 winners are selected.
Giving back can change a life. Learn about the organizations that mean the most to our Bridge Award winners.
The Bridge Awards tell stories that make a difference. Learn how these employees are making an impact.
Lucy Guo
Between rural kids and a universe of learning, there's Lucy Guo.
2020 Bridge Awards
Introducing Cisco’s 2020 Bridge Award winners. Each month, we will release a new spotlight featuring one of the 2020 winners. Be sure to watch for all 10.
Ami Tank
Between Sri Lanka's lost girls and a future full of opportunity, there's Ami Tank.
Lucy Guo
Between rural kids and a universe of learning, there's Lucy Guo.
Roy Vestal
Between curious kids and the future of cybersecurity, there's Roy Vestal.
Charles Eckel
Jeremie Garnier
Maria Hernandez
Ovais Iqbal
Karthik K
Imran Razack
Casie Shimansky
2019 winners
Each winner has a unique story and reason why they give back. Encouraging them to share and inspire others makes us proud.
2019 Bridge Awards
Meet the first cohort of Bridge Award winners.
Joy Bradley
Between building a house and building a life, there’s Joy Bradley.
Cathy Burns
Between children in need and a place to thrive, there’s Cathy Burns.
Rajeev Kumar
Between starving children and thriving children, there’s Rajeev Kumar.
Vanessa Russell
Between human trafficking and a future without fear, there’s Vanessa Russell.
Claus Schaale
Between newcomers and new opportunities, there’s Claus Schaale.
Shawn Tylka
Between limited mobility and a new lease on life, there’s Shawn Tylka.
Ram Sriram
Between the youth of India and the skills they need to succeed, there’s Ram Sriram.
Scott Waller
Between fighting fires and protecting firefighters, there’s Scott Waller.
Daud Yamin
Between a forgotten village and a world of opportunity, there’s Daud Yamin.
Community Hero
Each year, we ask Cisco employees to nominate a Community Hero from among our incredible Bridge Award Winners. In 2019, we shared our first hero story. We hope you are inspired by these stories as much as we are.
Cisco's 2019 Community Hero
When she lost nearly everything, Alphonsine chose not to lose hope. Today, she’s living her dream while supporting the dreams of orphans back home.