Awards and Recognition
2025
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EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement
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Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews
- Apex® X-1 Sealed Splice Closure 4.5
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United Way of the Piedmont, Large Business Partner of the Year
- Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
- Awarded to five AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
- 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness" contest - Coolest Thing Made in SC. Spider Web Ribbon came in the top four.
2024
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2024 Data Centre Solutions Awards
- Data Centre Physical Connectivity Innovation of the Year for our Data Center Interconnect Solution
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Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honoree
- Fujikura 45S Cladding Alignment Fusion Splicer
- FlowScout® SE100 Single Ended Test Set
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
- Awarded to five AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
2023
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Most Sustainable Organization, EnergyCAP
- Recognized with Rising Star Award for outstanding achievements in energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
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Community Outreach Award
- Presented by SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership recognizes SC manufacturers making a positive impact on their respective communities.
SC Best in Business
- Recognized as Best Telecommunications Provider
SC Biz News’ Inaugural 2023 Empowering Women
- Recognized for a track record of supporting women in the workplace.
2023 Collaborator of the Year Award
- Presented by SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership
2022
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2022 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards
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United Way of the Piedmont, Large Business Partner of the Year
- Awarded to companies with 100 or more employees and considered total campaign giving, average gift, per capita gift, undesignated giving, participation rate, and company intangibles.
- Increased average gift, increased per capita gift, 79% undesignated, largest UWP campaign in history.
- Recognized for top down leadership, excellent campaign management, company culture of philanthropy, and board / donor group participation.
2021
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Safer Buildings Coalition™ Safe Inside 2021 Project of the Year
- Recognizes outstanding projects in the in-building public safety communications market
- Spotlights projects for their impact, quality of workmanship, innovation and contribution to reducing noise and interference
- Awarded for project at Fifth + Broadway
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Broadband Technology Report (BTR) Diamond Technology Review
- 4.0 Diamonds
- Apex® Splice Closure
- FlexScan® TS100 FTTH PON Troubleshooter
- 3.5 Diamonds
- FlowScout PON Optical Power Meter
- Field-replaceable Port Saver OTDR Connectors
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Cabling Installation & Maintenance (CI&M) Innovators Awards Program
- Platinum: Apex® Splice Closure
- Gold: Fujikura 90R Ribbon Fusion Splicer
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
- Awarded to five AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Award
- Recognition based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during 2019 calendar year
- Five Spartanburg locations recognized
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Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honoree
- Apex® splice closure - 4.0
- Fujikura 90R mass fusion splicer - 4.5
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Fierce Innovation Award - Telecom Edition
- The peer-reviewed awards program highlights advances in service and equipment developments
- Awarded to the FlexScan® TS100 FTTH PON Troubleshooter
2020
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
- Gold: Fujikura 90S Core Alignment Fusion Splicer
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BTR Diamond Technology Review
- 4.0 Diamonds Award
- Fujikura 90R Mass Fusion Splicer
- 3.5 Diamonds Award
- NodeFlex™ Bendable Cable Assembly
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NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety
- AFL Raleigh was presented with the Gold Award for the 11th consecutive year
- AFL Monroe was given a Gold Award for the third consecutive year for the rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
- Awarded to three AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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2020 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Award
- Recognition based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during 2019 calendar year
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Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honoree
- Splicer Accessory Management via Bluetooth® - 3.5 stars
2019
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (SC, Piedmont Chapter) 2019 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award
- The award honors a business, corporation or foundation who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the Upstate community through direct financial support to nonprofit organizations and charitable projects.
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Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate, 2019 Business of Integrity Award for Community Service
- Recognition for commitment to exceptional marketplace standards that benefit consumers, employees, suppliers, industry peers and the communities in which we do business and serve
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
- Platinum - Bluetooth®-enabled Splicing Family
- Gold - FlexScan® Quad OTDR
- Silver - FOCIS Lightning Multi-fiber Connector Inspection System
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BTR Diamond Technology Review
- 4.5 Diamonds Award
- FOCIS Lightning Multi-fiber Connector Inspection System
- 4.0 Diamonds Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($200K+)
- Special recognition for outstanding contribution
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United Way of the Piedmont, Game Changer Award
- Awarded for increasing employee donations by 42 percent
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
- Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Corporate Responsibility Award
- Recognized for the positive contributions made in the local community
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NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety
- AFL Raleigh was presented with the Gold Award for the tenth consecutive year
- AFL Monroe was given a Gold Award for the second consecutive year for the rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average
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United Way of Central Carolinas 2018 Outstanding Accounts Award
- Special recognition for outstanding contribution
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2019 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Award
- Recognition based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during 2018 calendar year
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2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield LiveLifeBlue℠ Award
- Awarded to companies who have implemented corporate-level policies and programs to improve the well-being of associates at their company and in their community
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Plant Safety Award
- Awarded to five AFL manufacturing locations in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honoree
- Awarded for the FOCIS Lightning Ultrafast MPO/MTP Connector Inspection System
2018
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United Way of the Piedmont, Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
- Recognized through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Piedmont Chapter
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BTR Diamond Technology Review
- 4.0 Diamonds Award
- FleXpress™ Fast OTDR Test Mode for FlexScan® OTDRs
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
- Silver Award
- Multi-Fiber Identification System
- FOCIS Duel Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System
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DHEC, Recycling and Green Hospitality Award
- Awarded for Outstanding Waste Reduction & Recycling Efforts
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($200K+)
- Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Creativity Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
- Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Coordinator Award
- Presented to individuals who set an example of outstanding leadership through their involvement in United Way activities
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NC Department of Labor/Union County Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Safety
- AFL Raleigh received a gold award and was recognized for one year with an incident rate at least 50 percent below the industry average
- AFL Monroe received a gold award and was recognized for nine years with the rate of days away from work, job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average
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Laser Focus World Silver Innovators Award
- Awarded for the LZM-110A+ LAZERMaster
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Corporate Responsibility Award
- Recognized for the positive contributions made in the local community
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Spartanburg Community College Economic Visionary Award
- Awarded for extraordinary leadership in transforming the Upstate of South Carolina
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Workplace Safety Award
- 2017 Workplace Safety Award for cabling, connectivity/splicing and accessories manufacturing plants
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Middle Tyger Community Impact Award
- Awarded by the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, the award is given to individuals or organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment and support of the YMCA's mission
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Best in Show at BICSI Winter/New Product Pavilion
- Awarded by BICSI attendees, AFL's FOCIS Duel won "Install Tools, Methods and Testing" category and overall Best in Show
2017
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)
- Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Campaign Committee Award
- Awarded for demonstrating exceptional teamwork resulting in increased associate per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
- Awarded to companies whose associates exemplified the highest level of team spirit during their campaign
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable, Accessories and Wire manufacturing
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Workplace Safety Award (for 2016) - Cable and Accessories manufacturing
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Kriz Davis Partner of the Year Award
- Recognizes companies for combined overall growth in sales dollars, growth percentage in sales, overall growth and collaborative sales efforts
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Cable Installation & Management Innovators Awards Program
- Gold Award
- FOCIS Flex
- ROGUE OTDR with aeRos® Workflow Management
- Wrapping Tube Cable with SpiderWeb® Ribbon
2016
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – SC)
- Awards of Excellence
- Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
- Advertising Campaign: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign
- Award of Merit
- Internal Communication: Just AFL Campaign
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IABC Southern Region (International Association of Business Communicators)
- Silver Quill Awards of Excellence
- Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
- Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication: Fusion Splicing Ad Campaign
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Cabling Installation & Maintenance Platinum Innovation Award
- Recognizes innovative products and systems as well as their uses and applications. AFL's FlexScan Complete Kits received the platinum award.
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AT&T Supplier Diversity Crystal Award
- Awarded to Prime Suppliers who attained and/or exceeded 21.5% diversity utilization in 2015, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to helping the diverse supplier community grow and prosper
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Energex Suppliers Award (Australia)
- Recognizes companies with outstanding operational performance, quality and delivery
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City of London Gold Award (UK)
- Acknowledges companies that consistently exceed the requirements of the Code of Good Practice and have a regard for the surrounding environment by reducing disturbance to businesses and residences
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($150K-$200K)
- Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
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North Carolina Department of Labor
- Safety Award
- Silver Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC
- Gold Award - AFL Enterprise Division, Monroe, NC and OSPE Division, Raleigh, NC
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SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
- Recognized by the Smart Business Recycling and Green Hospitality Program for recycling efforts
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Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS)
- Community Partner Award (2016) - AFL's Test & Inspection Division
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence Award/Safety Program Recognition (2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Safety Performance Recognition Award (for 2015) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC manufacturing
2015
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
- Safety Performance Recognition Award (2014) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
- 18 Years without a Lost Workday Incident Recognition Award - Hidden Lake manufacturing plant (ranked among the top three SCMA members)
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2014) - Ridgeview, Hidden Lake and USAC Manufacturing
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Union County Chamber of Commerce
- 2014 Gold Award for Safety - AFL Monroe and AFL Raleigh
- Million Hour Safety Award - AFL Monroe
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
- Excellent Safety Performance
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – SC)
- Best of Show
- Awards of Excellence
- Special Events: AFL Turns 30
- Special Events: AFL Fall Festival
- Received Best of Show award
- Marketing Communication: Swage Bus and Cable Accessories Product Launch Campaign
- Employee Engagement: United Way Annual Campaign
- Advertising Campaigns: Marketing Automation Campaign
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)
- Silver Quill Award of Excellence
- Communication Management - Internal Communication: United Way Annual Campaign
- Silver Quill Award of Merit
- Communication Management - Internal Communication: AFL Turns 30
2014
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)
- Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Campaign Spirit Award
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Total man hours worked since last incident - Ridgeview Manufacturing
- Total man hours worked without a lost workday incident during 2013 - Ridgeview Manufacturing Safety
- Performance Recognition Award - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence/Safety Program Recognition (2013) - Ridgeview and Hidden Lake manufacturing
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
- Awards of Excellence:
- Internal Communication: United Way Annual Campaign
- Audio Visual: Poli-MOD Motion Graphics Piece
- Audio Visual: SkyWrap® Motion Graphics Piece
- Community Relations: AFL Community Outreach Team
- Marketing Communications: AFL Trade Show - IEEE
- Awards of Merit:
- Employee Engagement: AFL Habitat House Build
- Other Graphic Design: AFL New Trade Show Booth
- Audio Visual: AFL 30-year Documentary
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IABC (International Association of Business Communicators – Southern Region)
- Sliver Quill Award of Excellence:
- Communication Management - Internal Communication: United Way Annual Campaign
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
- Excellent Safety Performance
2013
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
- Excellent Safety Performance
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United Way of the Piedmont, Employee Giving Award ($100K - $150K)
- Awarded to companies based on increase in employee and employee per capita giving
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United Way of the Piedmont, Outstanding Creativity Award
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Economic Futures Award
- For Outstanding Commitment and Service to the Spartanburg County Community
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Safety Performance Recognition Award - Ridgeview Plant
- Safety Performance Recognition Award - Hillside Plant
- Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
- Awards of Excellence:
- 70S Fusion Splicer Motion Graphics piece
- 70S Fusion Splicer Marketing Campaign
- AFL Lobby Rebranding
- Awards of Merit:
- United Way Annual Campaign
- Hidden Lake Grand Opening
2012
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SC Biz News Roaring Twenties
- Top 20 Best-Performing Company in SC
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Broadband Gear Report BTR Diamond Technology Review
- NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System (3.5 stars)
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Communications Technology Platinum Award
- NOYES® FOCIS Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System - Honorable Mention
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award
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IABC-SC (International Association of Business Communicators – South Carolina)
- Awards of Excellence:
- United Way Campaign*
- www.AFLglobal.com website*
- Community Brochure (two awards – one for print and one for design*)
- Awards of Merit:
- eConnect eNewsletter
- Company brochure (two awards – one for print communication and one for design)
- www.AFLglobal.com website
*Award in Top 5 of all entries submitted across SC
2011
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence in Safety (3 SC locations)
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BB&T Insurance Lighthouse Beam Safety Award Program
- Excellent Safety Performance
2010
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Safety Award
- Safety Performance Award
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Broadband Properties Magazine
- Top 100 Broadband Companies
2009
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Safety Award
- Safety Performance Award
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Broadband Properties Magazine
- Top 100 Broadband Companies
2008
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Nuevo Leon Environment Protection and Natural Resources Agency (APMARN)
- AFL Monterry Mexico, Nuevo León “Recicla” Award for recycling efforts
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies Finalist (#20)
- Manufacturer of the Year (medium-sized business)
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
- Edgar L McGowan Award, AFL Spartanburg/Ridgeview facility with
6,061,567 hours since last lost time incident
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
2007
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
- Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
- Safety Award for Outstanding Record
- Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility
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Spartanburg Area (SC) Chamber of Commerce
2006
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Middle Tyger Council (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
- Large Manufacturer of the Year for Outstanding Community Service
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
- Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
- Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility
2005
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Commendation of Excellence - Safety Program Recognition - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations
- Certificate of Safety Acheivement Award - Spartanburg / Hillside and Ridgeview facilities
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
- Plant Safety Recognition Award - Hours Work Without A Lost Work Day Injury
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South Carolina Occupational Safety Council
- Safety Award for Outstanding Record
- Palmetto Safety Excellence Award - Spartanburg / Ridgeview Mftg facility
- Safety Certificate - Spartanburg / Hillside Mftg facility