Montvale, NJ – March 21, 2018 – Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited, North America's favourite paint, colour and coatings brand was recognized in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on a Shoe String category at the PR News 2018 CSR Awards. This recognition acknowledges the company's efforts with YouthBuild USA as part of its "Moore Pride @ Work" Program. This program provided YouthBuild students the opportunity to learn about Benjamin Moore distribution centres and manufacturing facilities and the roles each employee plays, to inspire and encourage students to pursue similar careers in the future.
"Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited is committed to positively impacting its people and communities through partnerships and CSR initiatives," said Mike Searles, CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co. and Chairman of Benjamin Moore Foundation. "We are honoured to be recognized for our partnership with YouthBuild USA and are inspired to continue to provide engaging experiences for our employees to give back to their communities."
In its first year, the program began in one facility and grew to visits at seven sites in six different cities, reaching 50 YouthBuild students. The success of the Moore Pride @ Work Program drew interest from facilities around the United States, as well as the related local YouthBuild chapters, motivating the expansion of the nationwide program. By developing and executing a standardized event, Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited allows regional teams at each of its local sites to seamlessly roll out this program. As a result, manufacturing plants and distribution centres not originally on the schedule for 2017 proactively reached out to have their locations added to the program this year.
The PR News CSR Awards honour top corporate social responsibility campaigns and the brands and communicators behind them. Applicants were judged on strategy, research and execution in categories including Community Affairs, CSR on a Shoestring, Diversity, Communications, Social Media Campaign and more. The winners were announced March 20th at the CSR & Nonprofit Awards Luncheon, held at the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C. To learn more about Benjamin Moore, visit www.benjaminmoore.ca.
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About Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883. One of North America's leading manufacturers of premium quality residential, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings, Benjamin Moore & Co. maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The Benjamin Moore premium portfolio spans the brand's flagship paint lines including Aura®, Regal® Select, Benjamin Moore Natura® and ben®. The Benjamin Moore Family of Brands includes specialty and architectural paints from Coronado®, Lenmar® and Insl-x®. Benjamin Moore coatings are available primarily from its more than 5,000 locally owned and operated paint and decorating retailers.
Charitable Giving at Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore and the Benjamin Moore Foundation are committed to enhancing North American communities. Through in-kind and financial donations, Benjamin Moore & the Benjamin Moore Foundation are able to support numerous national and regional nonprofits that embody their giving mission including AIA Architects Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Mission Continues and YouthBuild®USA, among others. Additionally, teams of Benjamin Moore employee volunteers give thousands of hours each year to charities across North America.