GTA Named a Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2026 Citizens Awards

(Tamuning, Guam) Thursday, September 17, 2026— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named GTA a finalist in the 2026 Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. GTA was nominated for the Best Corporate Steward - Small and Middle Market Business for its efforts to strengthen Guam through GTA Gives, its community giving and engagement program, charitable donations, employee volunteerism, community partnerships, and programs supporting local nonprofits, youth, families, and elderly/manåmko’.

Sharon Davis, Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Enterprise Sales, says, “Being nominated for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizens Award is an incredible honor, not only for GTA, but for Guam. To have the work we do in our island community recognized on a national level is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s a reflection of the heart of our people and our commitment to giving back and making Guam stronger.”

This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful initiatives that leverage a company’s talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities.

GTA Gives is GTA’s community giving and engagement program, reflecting the company’s commitment to Guam after nearly 75 years of connecting the island as a full-service telecommunications provider. Through charitable giving, employee volunteerism, community partnerships, and programs supporting local youth, elderly/manåmko’, families, and nonprofits, GTA Gives helps strengthen the community it proudly calls home.

The winners of the 2026 Citizens Awards will be announced during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Business Solves Conference on October 27-28. Learn more about the awards program and register to attend the event here.

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Photo Captions:

Photo 1: GTA Gives Volunteers during the Mobile Manåmko’ workshop at the Tamuning Senior Center

Photo 2: GTA donates $5,000 in fuel vouchers and cases of water to support recovery efforts in Rota post Typhoon Bavi

Photo 3: GTA unveils Village Murals in Yona as part of beautifying efforts across the island.

Photo 4: GTA partnered with Artspace Guahan and Guam Green Growth Makerspace for the MadCollab event in Tumon.

Photo 5: GTA awards Youth Leader recipients for SY 2025-2026.