At SBC Communications, leadership and success are earned through commitments kept and relationships developed with the customers, employees and communities we serve.

World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company, Fortune Magazine (1997–2000, 2002–2004)
SBC Communications is the World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company, a title SBC has held since the Fortune magazine ranking was initiated seven years ago. A ranking was not published in 2001. The award is based on peer rankings in nine categories: quality of management; quality of products and services; innovation; long-term investment value; financial soundness; ability to attract, develop and retain talent; responsibility to the community and the environment; wise use of corporate assets; and global business acumen.

America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company, Fortune Magazine (1996–1998, 2000–2004)
SBC Communications has consistently been selected as America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company. This year marked the fifth consecutive year and the eighth time in the past nine years that the company has earned this honor. The America's Most Admired honor is based on surveys by 10,000 executives, directors and securities analysts, who rate the companies in their own industries using eight criteria: quality of management, quality of products and services, innovation, long-term investment value, financial soundness, employee talent, social responsibility and use of corporate assets.

Career Focus Eagle Award, National Eagle Leadership Institute (2004)
SBC executive Norma Martinez Lozano was recognized for exemplary leadership and performance, inspiring others to achieve greater levels of success in business and the community.

Communication Brands Scorecard, Solomon-Wolff Associates (2004)
SBC Communications scored highest out of the five leading telecommunications companies in customer satisfaction, customer retention and customer acquisition. The Communication Brands Scorecard provides a benchmark on market share, customer spending, satisfaction and bundling among the 50 leading brands providing communication services.

FTSE4Good™ Index (2003)
FTSE4Good™ honored SBC Communications for social responsibility demonstrated through environmental conservation efforts, positive stakeholder relations and support of universal human rights. The FTSE4Good™ Index is a tool to help socially responsible investors identify and invest in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards.

Corporate Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (2002–2003)
SBC Communications scored high marks for its treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. According to the 2003 Index, the company scored an 86 out of a possible 100, the highest ranking received by a telecommunications company.

Global 1000, BusinessWeek (1999–2003)
BusinessWeek's annual Global 1000 list of the world's most valuable companies ranked SBC Communications at No. 29 in 2003.

EVE Award — Honorable Mention, U.S. Department of Labor (2002)
SBC Communications earned praise for its implementation of effective equal opportunity employment standards. The EVE Award honors federal contractors who have demonstrated exemplary and innovative equal employment opportunity programs.

Leadership Award, National Minority Supplier Development Council (2001)
SBC Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre was presented with the NMSDC Leadership Award, the organization's highest honor, for the company's commitment to utilizing minority suppliers.

One of America's Top Performing Companies, Council on Economic Priorities (2000)
The Council on Economic Priorities ranked SBC Communications seventh overall out of more than 300 socially responsible corporations surveyed. SBC scored high marks for its performance in several key areas, including: minority advancement, women's advancement, workplace issues, family benefits, charitable giving, environment and disclosure.

The SBC family of companies believes that employees should reflect the communities they serve. SBC Communications is widely recognized for its workforce diversity. It has established numerous programs to create an environment of inclusion and respect for all cultures and backgrounds and ensures that all employees have access to opportunities for career development and advancement.

Best Companies for Minorities, Fortune Magazine (1999–2004)
SBC Communications ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry, a title held for six consecutive years, since the inception of the list. The rankings are based on total performance per all aspects of diversity, including: minority representation in the general workforce and the senior management levels, minority pay rates and minority promotion rates.

75 Most Powerful African Americans in Corporate America, Black Enterprise magazine (2005)
Black Enterprise magazine named SBC leader Ray Wilkins as one of the most powerful African Americans in corporate America. The list is culled from the 1,000 largest domestic and international corporations traded publicly on the U.S. equities markets.

Top 100 Companies, Hispanic Magazine (1989–2005)
Consistently ranked a top company for Latinos, SBC Communications has been included in Hispanic Magazine's Top 100 Companies list for the 17th consecutive year, based on its efforts in minority recruitment, business initiatives, and funding efforts for scholarships, grants and organizations.

Corporate Diversity Honor Roll, Latin Business Magazine (2004)
Latin Business magazine's inaugural honor roll recognizes SBC and 25 other companies that support the nation's women and minority communities and work to further develop minority representation in management and involvement of diversity suppliers. Companies were surveyed about their respective minority outreach, retention, promotion and marketing efforts.

Women Directors Advance in 2004 Spencer Stuart Board Index, Spencer Stuart (2004)
Spencer Stuart, a global executive recruiting firm, reported in its 19th annual Spencer Stuart Board Index^TM (SSBI) study of corporate governance a significant increase in new women directors in 2004, with SBC Communications ranked as one of the companies with the greatest number of women directors.

The 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work, LATINA Style Magazine (1998–2004)
SBC Communications continues to receive recognition as a great place to work for Latinas. In 2004, for the seventh consecutive year, the company earned high rankings for meeting the workplace needs that LATINA Style's readers identified as most important.

Top 50 Companies for Diversity, DiversityInc (2000–2004)
In 2004, DiversityInc recognized SBC Communications for the fifth consecutive year for the company's dedication to improving diversity in the areas of management, marketing, supplier diversity and communications.

Top 10 Companies for Executive Women, DiversityInc (2004)
SBC Communications was recognized as a top company for executive women based on the company's commitment to advancing women into top positions. The company earned praise for its high percentage of women in management positions and on the board of directors.

Top 10 Companies for Latinos, DiversityInc (2004)
DiversityInc named SBC Communications as a top company for Latinos based on the company's results-oriented approach to providing opportunities and promoting career advancement for Latinos in the telecommunications industry.

Top 10 Companies for Asian Americans, DiversityInc (2004)
SBC Communications was rated as one of the Top 10 Companies for Asian Americans for its efforts in employing, promoting and valuing the company's Asian-American employees. The company earned high marks for its Asian-American representation in management positions.

30 Great Places to Work, ESSENCE Magazine (2004)
ESSENCE magazine acknowledged SBC Communications as a great place for African-American women to work. The company earned excellent marks for its inclusive culture and organizational commitment to promoting career success among African-American women.

Torch of Liberty Award, Anti-Defamation League (2004)
The Anti-Defamation League honored SBC leader Michele Macauda with the Torch of Liberty Award for her commitment to ending bigotry and racism in the business environment.

Hispanic Business Corporate Elite, Hispanic Business Magazine (2004)
SBC executives Carmen Nava and Norma Martinez Lozano were named to the Corporate Elite list for their professional achievements, passion for their work and service to the Hispanic community.

The 50 Most Important Hispanics in Technology and Business, Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology Magazine (2004)
SBC executive Angie Wiskocil was recognized for her strong leadership in advancing technology and efforts in promoting careers in technology among the Hispanic community.

Honor Roll, Catalyst (2003)
SBC Communications was recognized for the number of women serving on its board of directors. Catalyst reported that SBC Communications had more women serving on its board than any of the Fortune 100 companies.

The Third Annual APPC Report on Women Leaders in Communication Companies, The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania (2003)
The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, which conducts and disseminates research, released its third annual report on women leaders in communication companies, ranking SBC Communications as one of the top companies for women in executive leadership. The report ranked SBC Communications at the top of the list for human resources benefits for women: a score of 89 out of a possible 100 points. SBC was also ranked among companies with the highest percentage of women on the board of directors and has the greatest number of female board members out of all companies surveyed.

Top 50 Companies to Win, Savoy Professional (2003)
The editors and leadership of Savoy Professional recognized SBC Communications based on the company's support of African Americans within the company and in the community.

The 50 Most Important Blacks in Technology, Blackmoney.com and US Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine (2003)
SBC corporate leaders, Ray Wilkins and Chuck Smith, represented the company in this annual list of innovators and leaders in the technology industry.

Top 10 Companies for African Americans, DiversityInc (2003)
SBC Communications was rated one of the Top 10 Companies for African Americans based on empirical data measuring its percentages of African-American new hires, African-Americans in management, African-Americans on the board of directors and African-Americans among the top 50 highest-paid employees.

Corporate Diversity Survey, Hispanic Business Magazine (2003)
Hispanic Business magazine ranked SBC Communications as the No. 2 company for diversity based on its efforts and programs designed to create a diverse organization. The Corporate Diversity survey focuses on public corporations among the top 60 advertisers in the Hispanic market. Questions covered the company's definition of diversity, minority supplier programs, recruitment and promotion efforts, and community outreach, as well as statistical information on the company's diversity budget and the makeup of its workforce.

The Top Diversity Employers, The Black Collegian (2003)
SBC Communications is recognized as a top diversity employer based on an independent survey monitoring the work/life-related opinions of more than 4,300 minority students at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Employers of Choice 500, Resource Communications Inc. (2003)
SBC Communications was listed as one of the Employers of Choice 500 by Resource Communications Inc. (RCI). RCI surveys more than 10,000 companies that have been recognized during the year in various lists published by leading titles including: BusinessWeek, Engineering News, Forbes, Fortune, Industry Week, InformationWeek, Selling Power, U.S. News & World Report, Working Mother and more than 30 other leading industry, diversity and lifestyle publications. Their system of validating each company uses a specially devised methodology for objectively placing each organization in RCI's own annual ranking of the "Best of The Best."

Employer Excellence Award, Mexican-American Busniess & Professional Women's Club of San Antonio (2003)
The Employer Excellence Award honored SBC Communications for the company's efforts and dedication in advancing the personal and professional development of women.

Top 25 Companies for Executive Women, National Association of Female Executives (2002)
The National Association of Female Executives recognized SBC Communications for its noteworthy number of successful women holding high-ranking positions and the company's progressive programs, including leadership development, work/life balance and supplier diversity.

Catalyst Silver Ribbon Certificate, Catalyst (2002)
Catalyst, a research and advisory organization working to advance women in business organizations, named SBC Communications as the recipient of the Silver Ribbon Certificate. The honor is based on the company's commitment to women in high-level positions.

Corporate Conscience Award for Employee Empowerment, Center for Responsibility in Business (2001)
A panel of 18 judges ranked SBC Communications as a leading American and multinational company based on its performance in the areas of community relations, humane workplace conditions, environmental protection and diversity.

Top Company for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses, Working Woman Magazine (2001)
In its inaugural list of top companies for supplier diversity, Working Woman magazine named SBC Communications the No. 1 company for its innovation in minority- and women-owned business development.

Employer of the Year, National Business and Disability Council (2001)
SBC Communications was recognized as a leader in expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The award is based on a company's recruitment and employment procedures, accessibility of the workplace and effectiveness of the company's accommodation policies.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling Corporate Award, American Association of University Women, San Antonio (2001)
SBC Communications was the first recipient of the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Corporate Award for the company's dedication to providing equal advancement opportunities for women.

Workplace Diversity Award, Anti-Defamation League's A World of Difference Institute (2001)
SBC Communications received recognition for its efforts in promoting diversity and exploring the value of diversity to improve intergroup relations.

Top 50 African Americans in Corporate America, Black Enterprise Magazine (2000)
Black Enterprise magazine named SBC leader Ray Wilkins as one of the Top 50 African Americans in Corporate America. The award celebrates the achievements of African-Americans in the corporate world who shatter barriers while advancing up the corporate ladder.

Business of the Year Award, American Society on Aging (2000)
The American Society on Aging honored SBC Communications with the Business of the Year award for the company's efforts to help older adults become more technologically savvy. Since 1991, the company has established 36 SeniorNet Learning Centers in its service territories and launched an online consumer education center for older people.

Best in Class for Diversity on Corporate Internets, Diversity Best Practices of the Public Affairs Group, Inc. (2000)
SBC Communications was recognized for the company's implementation of a fully integrated diversity program and persistance in furthuring diversity initiatives. The company provides a Web-based resource center with diversity materials and links to other SBC Web sites with additional information on related subjects.

NACW Corporate Award, National Association of Commissions for Women (2000)
The National Association of Commissions for Women honored SBC Communications for the company's excellence in addressing women's issues in the workplace and providing career advancement opportunities for women.

SBC Communications is committed to doing business with minority, women and disabled-veteran-owned businesses. The SBC family of companies believes that diverse suppliers are essential to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of a diverse customer base and maintain a competitive edge. Several organizations have recognized and praised the company for its contributions to increasing opportunities for diversity suppliers.

Top 10 Companies for Supplier Diversity, DiversityInc (2002–2004)
DiversityInc named SBC Communications the No. 1 company for supplier diversity across all industries in 2004, based on the company's solid reputation as a leader in supplier diversity spending and development.

Top Corporations for Multicultural Business Opportunities, DiversityBusiness.com (2000–2004)
Voting business owners ranked SBC Communications as one of the top companies in supplier diversity for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based on the consistency and quality of business opportunities granted to minority- and women-owned companies.

America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (1999–2003)
For the last five years, SBC Communications has earned this award for its efforts in breaking down barriers that impede women-owned business enterprises from gaining fair access to procurement opportunities.

Outstanding Corporate Support Award, The National Minority Business Council (2002–2003)
SBC Communications, an industry leader in supplier diversity, earned this award based on the company's distinguished record for supporting minority- and women-owned businesses.

Corporation of the Year, The Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council (2003)
The Oklahoma Minority Supplier Deveopment Council recognized SBC Communications for the company's dedication to minority business development in Oklahoma.

Corporate Innovative Minority Development Program of the Year, St. Louis Minority Business Council (2003)
SBC Communications received recognition from the St. Louis Minority Business Council for its supplier diversity program, goals and initiatives.

Corporate Partner of the Year Award, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) (2003)
NAWBO honored SBC Communications for its support in fostering and promoting the success of women business owners.

Corporation of the Year, Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2003)
The Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce named SBC Communications the recipient of the Corporation of the Year award for the company's commitment to diversity through its quality programs.

Corporation of the Year, Grand Rapids (Mich.) Chamber of Commerce (2003)
The Corporation of the Year award was given to SBC Communications for the company's minority economic development programs and unwavering advocacy for a positive minority business environment in the Grand Rapids community.

The Ron Brown Award, The Conference Board (2002)
The Ron Brown Award was presented to SBC Communications for its deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not only empower employees and communities, but also advance strategic business interests. The award recognized the company's supplier diversity program initiatives. The Ron Brown Award is the only presidential award to honor companies for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities.

Corporation of the Year, Wisconsin Supplier Development Council (2002)
The Wisconsin Supplier Development Council named SBC Communications "Corporation of the Year" for its outstanding contribution and support to the Council, as well as demonstrating excellence in minority business utilization and development.

National Patriot Award, Association for Service Disabled Veterans (2001)
Using 13 indexes of performance, the Association for Service Disabled Veterans businesses disclosed that the SBC family of companies has the best performance record for assisting Service Disabled and Prisoner of War Veterans in maintaining their rehabilitation as smaller business owners and operators.

Billion Dollar Roundtable, Minority Business News USA (2001–2003)
Minority Business News USA invited SBC Communications to participate in the Billion Dollar Roundtable for spending $1 billion with minority vendors. The invitation reflects the company's commitment to include minority- and women-owned businesses in its supply chain.

John K. Lopez Award, California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance (2000)
The California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance awarded and recognized SBC Communications as the leading company in promoting disabled veteran business enterprises.

Corporation of the Year, Northern California Supplier Development Council (2000)
SBC Communications received this distinguished award for promoting increased procurement and business opportunities for and with minority businesses in Northern California.

Women Mean Business Corporate Award, Business and Professional Women/USA (2000)
Business and Professional Women/USA recognized SBC Communications for extending opportunities to business and professional women by promoting equal opportunity for all women.

Economic Development Leadership Award, Southern California Regional Purchasing Council (2000)
The Southern California Regional Purchasing Council recognized SBC Communications based on the company's solid record of providing opportunities for minority-owned suppliers in Southern California.

Corporate Small Business Advocate of the Year, Asian Enterprise Magazine (2000)
Asian Enterprise Magazine distinguished SBC Communications as the top corporate advocate for reaching out to minority small businesses.

The SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc., grants millions of dollars annually to enrich and strengthen diverse communities nationwide. The SBC Foundation's charitable giving aims to address needs in several areas, including education, community development, health and human services, and arts and culture. The SBC Foundation continues to receive praise for its efforts in connecting our communities.

America's Most Philanthropic Companies, BusinessWeek (2003)
BusinessWeek ranked SBC Communications in the top five most philanthropic U.S. companies in its 2003 special report on corporate philanthropy.

Forbes Most Generous Companies, Forbes Magazine (2002)
Forbes magazine ranked SBC Communications as the fifth most generous company in 2002. The rankings were based on the cash donations for 2001 divided by 2000's operating income. SBC Communications was the most generous telecommunications company on the Forbes list.

Premio Avance Award, Hispanics in Philanthropy (2001)
Hispanics in Philanthropy awarded the SBC Foundation the Premio Avance Award, which honors organizations that make significant contributions to the Hispanic community.

One of America's Most Generous Companies, Worth Magazine and Council of Economic Priorities (2000)
SBC Communications ranked as One of America's Most Generous Companies in 2000, according to Worth magazine, through a survey conducted by the Council on Economic Priorities. Worth gathered information from the country's 500 largest publicly traded corporations to determine top charitable givers.

SBC Communications Inc. is respected industrywide for innovative products and services that deliver high customer impact, financial return and operational efficiency. The company continues to make substantial investments to continue its tradition of providing top-rated products and services, as noted by the following awards.

The Agile 100, CIO Magazine (2004)
CIO magazine named SBC Communications to the Agile 100 list for the company's ability to adapt quickly to changing business conditions. The Agile 100 honorees demonstrate the ability to create agility through innovative technological and management strategies.

Enterprise Value Award, CIO Magazine (2002)
CIO magazine honored SBC Communications for using technology to cut costs, increase productivity and achieve strategic goals. The award highlights business and technology people working together to achieve a common understanding and create a bright future.

InformationWeek 500, InformationWeek (2002)
SBC Communications was ranked one of the most innovative corporate users of technology in 2002 for its ability to adapt to change, while effectively utilizing current technological innovations.

CIO 100, CIO Magazine (2000–2001)
The editors and writers of CIO magazine recognized SBC Communications for demonstrating excellence and achievement in innovation. Each company on the list is measured in terms of the depth and breadth of their practices, creativity, specific measurable results and markers achieved, and the take-aways they can provide to CIO readers.

e-50 Index, Fortune Magazine (2001)
Fortune magazine selected SBC Communications as one of 50 companies that best represent the Internet economy.

Top 50 Web and Digital Properties, Jupiter Media Metrix (2001)
SBC Communications was included in the Top 50 Web and Digital Media Properties rankings for its ability to meet the continuing and growing demand for online services. The company remains the nation's leading provider of high-speed DSL service.

Market Engineering Award, Frost & Sullivan (2001)
Frost & Sullivan honored SBC Communications for demonstrating excellence in capturing market share within the telecommunications industry, as well as in product innovation, marketing and sales strategies.

No.1 Customer Satisfaction (SBC SNET), J.D. Power and Associates (2000)
Randomly selected customers chose SBC Southern New England Telephone (SNET) as the highest-ranked local telephone service provider in the nation for the J.D. Power and Associates 2000 Residential Local Telephone Customer Satisfaction Study.

10 Most Powerful Companies in Networking, Network World (2000)
SBC Communications was named one of the 10 Most Powerful Companies in Networking based on the company's growth and launching of a variety of new products and services.