Awards and Distinctions
Grace has received several industry distinctions and awards, including:
- Washington Post 200 (2008); Grace was named the 19th largest public company based in the
Washington, DC region (according to revenues) and was listed as having the second largest growth in profit among the Top 200
- 15th most active patent pipeline in Maryland from the Baltimore Business Journal (February 15-21, 2008 edition)
- "Above and Beyond" Award (2008) from the U.S. Department of Defense for providing exceptional support to employees who are Guard and Reserve members
- "Star" Voluntary Protection Program Membership
(2007) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as official recognition
of exemplary occupational safety and health at Grace's facility in Edison, New Jersey
- International Business Leadership Award
(2007) from the World Trade Center Institute
-
Environment,
Health and Safety Award (2006) from the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- "Star" Voluntary Protection Program Membership
(2005) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as official recognition
of exemplary occupational safety and health at Grace's facility in Lake Charles,
Louisiana
- SAFE (Serious About Fostering Excellence) Award (2005 and 2006) from the Louisiana
Chemical Association as the "Best in Louisiana" (Class 3 site with 201 – 400 employees)
- "White Cross" Award from the Colombian Safety Council (2005) given to companies
that achieve excellent safety performance
- Distinguished Partners Award (2004) from the Louisiana Department of Education for
Grace's work at Alfred M. Barbe High School