The Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership is a U.S. presidential honor to recognize companies "for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities".
It is presented to companies that "have demonstrated a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not only empower employees and communities but also advance strategic business interests".
President Bill Clinton, along with prominent business leaders, established the award in 1997 following Ron Brown's death in a plane crash in 1996.
The Conference Board, a non-profit organization, was chosen to manage the award's administration.
The award is presented in an annual White House ceremony, either by the President or by the Secretary of Commerce.