In 1999, Untours was awarded the Newman’s Own/George Award by Paul Newman and John F. Kennedy, Jr., for having the "Most Generous Company In America". Hal and Norma Taussig, owners of Untours, donate nearly all of their company’s profits to the Untours Foundation. The foundation in turn provides low-interest loans to projects that create jobs, build low-income housing, and promote Fair Trade. (Fair Trade certification guarantees that producers of coffee and other goods receive a fair price and a host of other critical supports.) The Newman’s Own/George Award included $250,000, which Hal and Norma donated to the foundation.
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In addition to the wonderful award from Paul Newman and John F. Kennedy, Jr., Hal won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards. The award was given by nine entities including the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the City of Philadelphia.