Leapfrog Founder Claire Arnold Recognized for Commitment to Diversity and Fairness in Community

Atlanta, GA, (April 21, 2003): At a recent ceremony Claire "Yum" Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Leapfrog, was honored by the Atlanta chapter of The National Conference for Community and Justice with the Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who contribute a vision of fairness and equality in the community. Ms. Arnold was honored along with Pano Karatassos, founder of The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group and Carl Ware, President of The Coca-Cola Company's Africa Group. Other award recipients included WXIA-TV/11 Alive who received the Corporate Service Award and the Rabbi Alvin Sugarman of The Temple who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jimmy Harper, executive director of the NCCJ Atlanta chapter, said Ms. Arnold was chosen based on her role in building a more inclusive pluralism in our community. "Our organization is dedicated to creating mutual trust and understanding between men and women of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We selected Claire Arnold because she exemplifies the democratic values, such as such as tolerance, freedom, and equality that foster this trust. She also lives her life consistently with these values."

Upon receiving the award, Ms. Arnold commented, "Being recognized by The National Conference for Community and Justice is very meaningful to me because I believe so strongly in the work it does. This organization operates quietly to ensure that people of diverse cultures are enlightened about their differences before conflict and discrimination occurs, as well as to ameliorate when they do. It's also a reflection of Leapfrog's values and our emphasis on inclusion. It's how we work every day."

Additionally she was recognized because the company she founded, Leapfrog, spearheads a variety of philanthropic initiatives, which represent its commitment to social responsibility beyond the IT support role the company provides to its clients. Leapfrog continues to exhibit positive growth by making an entire staff of experts available around the clock for its clients utilizing a highly advanced technological infrastructure. In most cases, service costs are less than half the salary for a single in-house IT manager.

The National Conference for Community and Justice, founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education. There are more than 60 chapters nationwide.

Leapfrog Services, Inc. enables businesses to all but eliminate the distraction of maintaining complex computer networks. Leapfrog is Atlanta's leading IT infrastructure services provider, offering network management, 24/7 user support, security services, remote access solutions, encrypted e-mail, strategic consulting, network integration and even new computers and software, all for a predictable monthly fee. Contact Leapfrog at (404) 870-2122 or at www.ribbit.net

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