Awards
Congratulations to this year ’ s winners : OCEAN STATE JOB LOT ● FALVEY INSURANCE ● GREY SAIL BREWING ● BLOOM BACK FLOWERS
We ’ re excited to once again partner with the Rhode Island Foundation in presenting the
fourth annual Common Good Awards . This program recognizes Rhode Island businesses of all sizes that inspire philanthropy in their employees around the state , not by writing a check to a worthy cause , but by encouraging staff to go into the community and help . These companies also take it a step further , offering employees incentives including paid time off and making donations to charity .
During this year of COVID-19 , however , we pivoted and asked businesses to tell us how they innovated during the pandemic and how they helped the community during the crisis . The judges were impressed by the many different projects that were submitted for consideration : “ They went above and beyond ” was a common reaction . So , congratulations to the companies recognized here , and a major vote of thanks to everyone who participated . Rhode Island is a better place because of your involvement .
THE JUDGES : Sharon Collier , vice president of human resources , Rhode Island Foundation . Emmanuel Echevarria , director of human resources , city of Providence . Sarah Francis , editor , Rhode Island Monthly . Liz Catucci , president and CEO , Northern Rhode Island Chamber . Katie Soares , vice president , senior public affairs manager , Citizens Bank .
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