WORCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Worcester Business Journal today recognized Unum (NYSE:UNM) as the
2009 Corporate Citizen of the Year. The award is part of the
publication's Business Leaders of the Year awards program, which
highlights admirable businesses and business leaders in Central
Massachusetts.
"We give out the Corporate Citizen of the Year award to celebrate the
businesses that demonstrate that ethics and profitability can go hand in
hand," said Christina H. Davis, editor of the Worcester Business
Journal. "We also give this honor out each year to reinforce the good
that so many businesses are doing in our communities."
"This is an award that honors all those employees here in Worcester and
at our other sites who have helped to earn the respect and appreciation
of our community," said Chris Collins, Unum US senior vice president and
general counsel.
"This effort is one of daily contribution and focus on doing the right
thing for and on behalf of customers, shareholders, fellow employees,
regulators, our community and all other stakeholders."
The Worcester Business journal judges the award internally, seeking
input from Clark University and members of the local business community.
The award is given in conjunction with Clark's Graduate School of
Management.
"We are thoroughly impressed by Unum's sound business practices as well
as its emphasis on volunteerism at all levels within the organization,"
said Davis. "The company is an asset to Central Massachusetts."
Past winners of the Corporate Citizen of the Year award include Coghlin
Cos., Woodmeister Master Builders, Rotmans Furniture and Wellness Corp.
Each award winner will be formally recognized at an event scheduled for
Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.
About Unum
Unum (www.unum.com)
is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and
services in the United States and the United Kingdom. Through its
subsidiaries, Unum Group provided more than $6 billion in total benefits
to customers in 2008.
Source: Unum
Contact: Unum
Amanda Carmichael, 423-294-7839
acarmichael@unum.com