TACOMA, Wash., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bank was
recently presented with the 2006 Prizm Award for Diversity by the South
Puget Sound Chapter of the National Human Resource Management Association.
"We are very pleased and honored to be recognized for Columbia's
continuing efforts to create a diverse, inclusive culture. I am proud to
work with people who care so much for their communities, workplace and
fellow employees," said Columbia Bank President and CEO Melanie Dressel of
the award.
The Prizm Award was created to "honor and celebrate organizations and
businesses... for their creative and innovative strategies and initiatives
to promote, advance and celebrate the concepts and spirit of diversity in
the workplace and in the community."
Nominations were reviewed by a Selection Committee comprised of South
Puget Sound NHRMA Board of Directors and Diversity Committee.
Columbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered, full-service commercial
bank providing financial products and services to individuals, business and
the real estate community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking
System Inc., (Nasdaq: COLB) Columbia Bank currently operates 35 branches in
Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap and Thurston counties. More information about
Columbia can be found on its website at http://www.columbiabank.com.
Contact: JoAnne Coy
VP, Community Relations
Columbia Bank
253-305-1965
SOURCE Columbia Bank
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http://www.columbiabank.com/
CONTACT:
JoAnne Coy, VP, Community Relations of
Columbia Bank, +1-253-305-1965
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