One Week Left to Apply for Business Award From State

Do you know an outstanding business in Renton that contributes to the community? Or do you live in Renton, work elsewhere in the Seattle area and know of a company that helps a community?

The state wants to know about it.

The Secretary of State’s Office is accepting nominations for its Corporations for Communities 2011 award. The deadline to submit a nomination is Aug. 31.

The program started in 2009 by Secretary of State Sam Reed to “recognize exceptional Washington businesses that demonstrate a commitment to giving in order to improve local or regional social and environmental conditions,” the office said in a statement.

"This is an opportunity to encourage standout corporations that are choosing to make their community a priority,” Reed said. “Particularly in these tough economic times, it’s important to cheer on businesses that are going above and beyond to make a difference in Washington.”

Each year, Reed selects one large and one small to receive a National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion, the highest civics honor awarded by the state

Nomination forms are available on the Secretary of State’s website. Winners will be announced in September.

Last fall,  and Dissmore’s Foods in Pullman were picked as winners.

Editor's note: This information was first posted on Renton Patch in July. But it is being noted again as a reminder, given that the nomination deadline is approaching.