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12-06-2010, 09:48 AM
The Steelers and wide receiver Hines Ward have been nominated in the professional sports team and professional athlete categories for the inaugural United Nations NGO Positive Peace Awards in recognition of their positive contributions to world peace.

The Steelers were nominated by both the Salvation Army and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“We are honored to be nominated for such a prestigious award which recognizes the importance of helping those less fortunate than ourselves,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement released by the club. “We have always believed that it takes teamwork to make a true impact in the community and are proud that our efforts are viewed as wo

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