The Second Annual Common Good Awards
These local businesses inspire philanthropy in their employees.
Honorable mentions
HiRoad Insurance
Honorable mention, small category: 10–49 employees
What the company does: A behavior-based insurance company that rewards smart driving and mindful living.
Where it’s located: Providence, hiroad.com
The judges applauded HiRoad Insurance: “One of the best applications submitted; we like their company philosophy of taking the high road.”
Washington Trust
Honorable mention, large category: 250+ employees
What the company does: The country’s oldest community bank with a range of financial services.
Where it’s located: Westerly, washtrust.com
The judges hailed Washington Trust: “Washington Trust’s application had an edge. The percentage of employees who are involved is impressive.”
The Common Good Awards: By the Numbers
We received applications from more than two dozen companies telling us about their community volunteer programs. Here’s some of what they told us:
27 – Number of applications submitted to the Common Good Awards.
7 – Number of companies with matching gift programs.
10+ – Number of companies that offer paid time off to volunteer.
187+ – Number of nonprofit boards employees sit on.
468+ – Number of nonprofits and charities benefiting from these programs.
32,000+ – Number of hours employees spent volunteering in one year.
