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AHFA SEEKS ENTRIES FOR SAGE AWARDS(06.19.2012) |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012: The American Home Furnishings Alliance is accepting entries for its fifth annual Sage Award recognizing environmental leadership in home furnishings and bedding.
Entries are sought from companies that have not only reduced their operations' environmental impact, but are continuing to improve their efforts.Companies need not be members of AHFA to enter.
The 2012 winner and two finalists will be announced during the fall High Point Market. They will be honored at the AHFA's 2013 Sustainability Summit Feb. 20-21 in Raleigh, N.C. They will receive complimentary registrations to the summit, where they can share their challenges and accomplishments in sustainability efforts.
The winner be featured in a spotlight video that captures its efforts to balance people, planet and profits.
Entrants must complete a detailed questionnaire explaining their sustainable businesses practices and accomplishments and provide specific examples of corporate social responsibility. The application also requests information demonstrating their financially security. Entry is open to all manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the home furnishings and bedding industries.
"The Sage Award provides an excellent opportunity for companies to receive well-deserved recognition for successful environmental initiatives," said Pat Bowling, vice president of communications for AHFA. "It takes commitment, involvement, enthusiasm and persistence at every level, and winning the Sage Award is a great way for your entire workforce to be acknowledged for their efforts."
Source:HIGH POINTWolf Colony |
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