TEGNA Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by The Civic 50 for Fourth Consecutive Year

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States. 2023 marks TEGNA’s fourth consecutive year on the list, and the third year as Telecommunications Sector Leader.

“Our local stations remain dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, establishing multiyear collaborations with local nonprofit organizations to tackle crucial community issues,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “From promoting education and sustainability to combating hunger and supporting mental health, our colleagues exemplify our mission to serve the greater good and uplift our communities.”

Today, the TEGNA Foundation also announced it has awarded 144 Community Grants in 35 local markets in partnership with its stations. A summary of 2023 TEGNA Foundation Community Grants to date is available here.

The majority of Round 1 TEGNA Foundation Community Grants support the following UN Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) areas: 51% Good Health & Well-being; 28% Quality Education; 11% Zero Hunger; 5% No Poverty; and 5% Decent Work & Economic Growth. Within these categories, several causes stand out as areas particularly significant to the communities where TEGNA does business, including:

• KUSA (Denver): Nine grants supporting at-risk youth, including educational programs, equine therapy, and emergency food assistance.

• WTIC (Hartford): Seven grants, including a grant to Hartford Interval House to support programs dedicated to ending domestic violence.

• WGRZ (Buffalo): Three grants supporting youth and children in need, providing support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo, Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation of Variety Club of Buffalo, and Kids Escaping Drugs.

• WTHR (Indianapolis): Three grants supporting equity in healthcare and emergency support services for those in need, including a grant to Pink-4-Ever aimed at eliminating breast cancer care disparities for Black women.

TEGNA Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors. Stations also amplify the impact of the TEGNA Foundation’s charitable contributions through reporting and employee volunteerism.