Nominees sought for NASS annual award

Each year, the office of the Secretary of State calls for nominations for the "Corporations for Communities" award. Now in its 10th year, the award program recognizes for-profit businesses that give back to communities.

“One of the highlights of my job is bringing attention to companies throughout Washington that go the extra mile for not only their customers, but their communities,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman. “I want to encourage anyone who knows of a business active in charitable causes to nominate them for the award.”

Secretary Wyman will present a medallion award on behalf of the National Association of Secretaries of State to as many as five businesses nominated by the public.

Nominations begin July 15 and must be submitted by Aug. 31. Nominations can be submitted online or by mail using forms on the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.wa.gov/

corps/corpsforcommunities/.

The 2018, awards were presented to Avista Corporation of Spokane, Columbia Bank of Tacoma and Cordell, Neher & Company of Wenatchee.