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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards. NORTHAMPTON, MA / / April 30, 2025 / Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project's winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it. Sixty percent of the world's population relies on washing clothes by hand, largely due to lack of access to reliable electricity and water. This unpaid labor disproportionately impacts women and girls. In 2024, Whirlpool Corp. employees participated in "Washout" events, hand washing clothes and helping them understand how the majority of the global population does laundry. Employees also volunteered to assemble manual washing machines for The Washing Machine Project. "We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award. I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative. Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them." "We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award," said Rosa Skinner, senior manager of global CSR and community relations for Whirlpool Corporation. "I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative," said Skinner. "Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them." Whirlpool Foundation formally announced its support of The Washing Machine Project in April 2024. In the past year, hundreds of employees engaged in "Washout" experiences in global offices, and more than 300 employees assembled 375 manual washing machines, which were distributed to underserved communities in India, Mexico, Republic of Congo and Ghana. "This unique engagement program helps Whirlpool employees better understand the daily challenges of those who hand wash clothes," said Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project. "We exist to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes, which can be life-changing. With the support of Whirlpool Foundation and Whirlpool volunteers, we were able to build more manual washing machines to impact more lives." The Halo Awards are considered the highest honor of recognition for outstanding corporate and nonprofit partnerships in categories including employee engagement, mental health, education, DEI, and service. Engage for Good is a leading organization that empowers corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Additional nominees at this year's 23rd annual awards included Mercedes-Benz USA, Edward Jones and Rare Beauty. You can find more information about the Halo Awards at About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana,Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at View original content here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Whirlpool on Contact Info:Spokesperson: WhirlpoolWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Whirlpool View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards. Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project's winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it. Sixty percent of the world's population relies on washing clothes by hand, largely due to lack of access to reliable electricity and water. This unpaid labor disproportionately impacts women and girls. In 2024, Whirlpool Corp. employees participated in 'Washout' events, hand washing clothes and helping them understand how the majority of the global population does laundry. Employees also volunteered to assemble manual washing machines for The Washing Machine Project. 'We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award,' said Rosa Skinner, senior manager of global CSR and community relations for Whirlpool Corporation. 'I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative,' said Skinner. 'Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them.' Whirlpool Foundation formally announced its support of The Washing Machine Project in April 2024. In the past year, hundreds of employees engaged in 'Washout' experiences in global offices, and more than 300 employees assembled 375 manual washing machines, which were distributed to underserved communities in India, Mexico, Republic of Congo and Ghana. 'This unique engagement program helps Whirlpool employees better understand the daily challenges of those who hand wash clothes,' said Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project. 'We exist to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes, which can be life-changing. With the support of Whirlpool Foundation and Whirlpool volunteers, we were able to build more manual washing machines to impact more lives.' The Halo Awards are considered the highest honor of recognition for outstanding corporate and nonprofit partnerships in categories including employee engagement, mental health, education, DEI, and service. Engage for Good is a leading organization that empowers corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Additional nominees at this year's 23rd annual awards included Mercedes-Benz USA, Edward Jones and Rare Beauty. You can find more information about the Halo Awards at ABOUT: About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at The Washing Machine Project The Washing Machine Project is a grassroots social enterprise based in the U.K. aiming to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes and empower women by providing remote, low income and displaced communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution. The Divya Washing Machine - a manual, off-the-grid washer-dryer helps save up to 50% of water and 75% of the time compared to hand washing clothes. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation
Associated Press
25-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Engage for Good Announces Winners of The 2025 Halo Awards
SAN FRANCISCO and PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 25, 2025 /3BL/ - Engage for Good, the leading company empowering corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial social impact partnerships, today announced the 37 winners from The 2025 Halo Awards. These prestigious awards — selected by over 40 distinguished judges — honor individuals and campaigns redefining the social impact industry and challenging conventional best practices for corporate purpose. This year's winning campaigns showcase a spectrum of impact, from hyper-local initiatives to national and global movements. These honorees are paving the way forward, creating a playbook that inspires both innovation and resilience throughout the social impact industry. As 2025 Halo Award winners, these organizations join industry leaders and past Halo Award winners like Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Nobel Peace Center and Google. 'The 2025 Halo Award winners embody the future of corporate social impact. At a time when efforts to advance basic rights and human dignity are being questioned or rolled back, these companies and nonprofits are doubling down — showing that social responsibility isn't a passing trend, it's becoming deeply woven into the fabric of business,' said Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good. 'Through corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, employee engagement and billions of dollars in impact, they're reaching millions and proving that doing well by doing good isn't going away; it's growing up.' 2025 Halo Award winners include: The Halo Awards took place on April 24, 2025, during the annual Engage for Good Conference. Other 2025 Halo Awards winners include content creator Janette Ok, who took home the TikTok-presented Creator for Change Award. Global entrepreneur, philanthropist, pop culture icon and CEO of 11:11 Media — which was also the gold winner for Best Gender & LGBTQ Equality Initiative — Paris Hilton received the first-ever Courage Award. Additionally, Mammoth Brands and Team Rubicon were named the Corporation of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year, respectively — the highest corporate and nonprofit recognitions at The Halo Awards. For more information on The 2025 Halo Awards winners, please visit About Engage for Good Engage for Good is the leading community of corporate social impact professionals, equipping leaders with the connections, best practices, and support they need to build high-impact partnerships that drive both business and social value. Our offerings include: (1) The Engage for Good Conference — the premier national event convening leaders from Fortune 100 companies and top nonprofits. (2) The Halo Awards — the first and most prestigious honor recognizing excellence in corporate social impact. (3) A thriving membership of 19,000+ professionals working across CSR, ESG, DEI, philanthropy, and purpose. (4) Consulting services for nonprofits seeking to build or grow successful corporate partnerships. (5) Partnerships to help you reach CSR decision makers with your products and services. Media ContactBrandy Patton-Miller [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Engage for Good
