Sir Emeka Offor, the Chairman of Chrome Group, was on the 19th of October, 2012 at Awka, Anambra State, presented with the “Philantropist of the Year 2012” award. The Special Award of Excellence which was presented by the Nigeria Union of Journalist, Anambra State Council, is in recognition of his numerous philanthropic activities in the State and beyond, which seeks to alleviate the suffering of the less privileged in the society.