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Awards and Distinctions

Grace has received many third party awards and distinctions—a confirmation of our excellent business performance, our environment, health and safety commitment, our focus on innovation and our community stewardship efforts. Our most recent awards are included below:
  • Singapore Health Award (2012) at the Silver level from the Health Promotion Board of the Singapore Government for implementing workplace health and wellbeing programs
  • Second place in the large company category of the Healthiest Employers Award (2012) from the Baltimore Business Journal for Grace’s health and wellness initiatives in Columbia and Curtis Bay, Maryland
  • Gold Fit-Friendly Award (2012) from American Heart Association for creating a culture of wellness at Grace's Lake Charles, Louisiana manufacturing facility

  • Platinum Fit-Friendly Award (2012) from American Heart Association for creating a culture of wellness at Grace's Cambridge, Massachusetts facility

  • Gold Performance Award (2011 and 2010) from the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, Inc. for Grace's commitment to continuous improvement in environment, health, safety and security programs at the company's facility in Albany, Oregon
  • Start! Fit-Friendly Award (2011) from the American Heart Association for creating a culture of wellness at Grace's facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Columbia and Curtis Bay (Baltimore), Maryland; and Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • P&B Exceptional 53 Award (2011) from the Gazette of Politics and Business. Grace was selected as the second best company in the State of Maryland based on revenues, innovation, community outreach, ability to respond to the economic downturn and company culture.

  • Healthy Workplace Award from State of Maryland's Howard County Department of Health (2011, 2010 and 2009) for employee health and well-being activities and resources
  • #10 largest manufacturer ranked by number of Baltimore-area employees according to the Baltimore Business Journal (July 15-21, 2011 edition)
  • Downstream Technology of the Year Award at the Middle East Downstream Week 2011 Conference for development of NEKTORTM fluid cracking catalyst that helps refiners meet worldwide demand for diesel fuel and comply with regulations for lower sulfur fuels
  • Family-Friendly Business Honoree (2011 and 2010) from the Howard County (Maryland) Office of Children's Services for volunteerism and financial contributions that support kids
  • Governor’s Service Award-Honorable Mention (2011) from the Maryland Office on Service and Volunteerism for the company’s community outreach
  • 35 Best Places to Work (2011) from Baltimore Magazine for being "generous to employees with extraordinary emphasis on health care and safety"
  • Third largest public company in the Baltimore, Maryland area based on revenues in the first half of 2010 from the Baltimore Business Journal (December 10-16, 2010 edition)
  • Platinum Fit-Friendly Award and Community Innovation Award (2010) from American Heart Association for creating a culture of wellness and outreach at Grace's Columbia, Maryland facility. Grace was 1 of only 5 companies in the United States to secure both distinctions in 2010
  • Handyman Seal of Approval (2010) from Handy Magazine’s Handyman Club of America for Bondera® TileMatSet, an advanced, pressure sensitive adhesive on a roll for tiling projects
  • Volunteer Organization of the Year Award (2010) from Howard County (Maryland) Council for Grace's community outreach efforts
  • Top Innovator of the Year Award (2010) from The Daily Record for Grace's development of a new fluid catalytic cracking catalyst for the refining industry
  • P&B Exceptional 53 Award (2010) from the Gazette of Politics and Business with Grace ranked as the second best company in the State of Maryland
  • Top 100 Global Chemical Companies (2010); ICIS Chemical Business listed Grace at #97 in its ranking of global chemical firms with annual sales greater than $2.7 billion (€1.8 billion) in 2009
  • #71 on Remodelers’ Choice 100 Products (2010) for Grace Tri-Flex® Underlayment, a high-performance synthetic roofing underlayment known for its durability, from Qualified Remodeler magazine
  • Energy Saver Award (2010) from the U.S. Department of Energy for energy reductions at Grace's facility in Irondale, Alabama
  • Caregiver Friendly Workplace Award (2010) from Howard County (Maryland) Commission on Aging for offering programs that help employees manage responsibilities for older relatives and support senior citizens in the community
  • Responsible Care® Facility Safety Certificate (2010) from American Chemistry Council for achievements in employee health and safety performance in Baltimore (Curtis Bay), Maryland; Chicago, Illinois; and Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • #21 on ranking of largest corporate philanthropists in the Baltimore, Maryland area based on cash donations, in-kind giving and volunteerism from the Baltimore Business Journal (April 23-29, 2010 edition)
  • Corporate Citizen Award (2010) from the American Red Cross of Central Maryland for making a "significant improvement in the life of the community"
  • Raney® Award (2010) from the Organic Reactions Catalysis Society for Grace researcher's contributions to the advancement of catalyst technology
  • #22 Largest Patent Holder in Maryland by number of utility patents originating in Maryland and granted between 2004 and 2008 from the Baltimore Business Journal (January 22-28, 2010 edition)

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