The BD Henry Becton Community Service Awards program–named for BD Director Emeritus Henry P. Becton, Sr.–
recognizes excellence and creativity in community involvement on the part of BD associates and retirees
by making financial contributions in the awardees’ names to the organizations for which they volunteer.
In 2006, BD awarded grants to 13 nonprofit organizations around the world.
Henry Becton, the 92-year-old son of BD co-founder Maxwell W. Becton and retired
Vice Chairman of the Board, demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community service.
The Community Service Awards program honors his legacy
while recognizing and encouraging a new generation of BD volunteers.
Individually and in teams, BD volunteers are providing essential services
to help people cope with social and health problems
or working to improve lives through social service, cultural and environmental programs.

We recognize the following 2006 award winners, applaud their efforts
and honor the organizations they serve.