Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the third consecutive year by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners.
Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and recognizes civic-minded companies that use their time, talent and resources to drive social impact within their organizations and communities — setting the standard for civic engagement in the region.
“Horizon is deeply honored to receive the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia recognition, which reflects our ongoing commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact in the communities we serve and aligns closely with our mission to empower our members to achieve their best health,” said Jonathan Pearson, executive director, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and Corporate Social Responsibility at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. “This recognition inspires us to continue building partnerships that uplift lives and expand opportunities for all.
“At Horizon, servant leaders are part of our DNA. And through The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, we get to live that mission in meaningful, measurable ways. We have a sense of purpose, of making a real difference.”
The 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees represent private and public companies, as well as nonprofits, agencies and institutions (e.g., hospitals and universities) of more than 10 employees operating in the 11-county Greater Philadelphia region. They have been selected based on four dimensions of their community engagement program:
- Investment of resources
- Integration across business functions
- Institutionalization through policies and systems
- Impact measurement
Since 2011, the national Civic 50 has provided a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and has showcased how companies drive social impact in their business and within the community.
“The Chamber is proud to recognize Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey as a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia,” said Chellie Cameron, president and chief executive officer of the Chamber.
“Each of this year’s honorees are valued members of Greater Philadelphia’s business community, exemplifying what it means to be a positive corporate citizen and demonstrating the power of service. We thank Horizon for their efforts to drive impact and congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.”
In keeping with the Chamber’s efforts to drive regional impact and achieve its vision, it also serves as home to the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Network (GPCVN), a community of diverse businesses committed to giving back to their communities.
The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees were officially recognized June 26 at an Honoree Reveal Celebration hosted at the Cira Centre. The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Self-Assessment is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value, and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process.
“The Civic 50 honor is a powerful affirmation of the values I believe in as a member of the Horizon team,” said Pearson. “It also reflects our long-standing commitment to New Jersey, a responsible and engaged corporate citizen that actively works to improve the health and lives of all residents and members we serve.”
