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Encore Awards

Altria Group, Inc. is the inaugural member of Arts & Business Council of New York’s Corporate Hall of Fame. This designation celebrates exemplary leadership in support of the arts by a company over time and across disciplines, and through numerous partnerships and projects. For nearly 50 years, the Altria family of companies has strengthened communities by fostering innovation, creativity, excellence, and diversity in the arts. Altria has contributed more than $210 million to arts organizations across the nation and around the world. This support has made it possible for diverse artists to thrive and for new and expanded audiences to have access to the arts.