COMMON
GOOD
AWA R D S
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
BANKNEWPORT; BLUMSHAPIRO; D I STEFANO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION; PRISERE
W
e’re excited to once again partner with the Rhode Island Foundation
in presenting the third 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 donations to charity. The judges were impressed by
the many different projects that were submitted for consideration: “They tailored their strengths to
help others,” said one. “I was impressed with companies’ creativity in executing help in the community,”
said another. So, congratulations to the companies recognized here, and a major vote of thanks to every-
one 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, chief innovation and per-
formance officer, city of Providence. Sarah Francis, editor, Rhode Island Monthly. Janet Raymond, senior vice president, Greater Providence
Chamber of Commerce. Katie Soares, vice president, senior public affairs manager, Rhode Island and Connecticut, corporate affairs, Citizens Bank.
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