American Water Named Best for Vets Employer 2018

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been named in the top 100 Best for Vets Employers by Military Times. The selection focused on corporate culture and policies that best leverage the traits and skills embodied by veterans and servicemen and women to enable them to be successful in civilian roles.

“We are so proud of this recognition by Military Times as a Best for Vets Employer, which reflects our commitment to actively recruit and support both military veterans and the men and women of our workforce who continue to serve today,” said American Water President and CEO Susan Story. “Providing water, fire protection and sanitation services to 15 million people in the U.S. is mission critical, and veterans and servicemen and women offer the expertise, safety focus and leadership qualities that help us get the job done.”

Now in its ninth year, the rankings evaluate companies’ culture, veteran recruiting, veteran policies, and accommodations for members of the National Guard and reserves. The standards are objective, rigorous, and editorially independent. As a result, transitioning service members utilize the list of Best for Vets Employers to aid their transition to civilian life.

American Water is committed to hiring military talent, knowing first-hand that recruiting veterans and military spouses is not only the “right thing to do,” but the right thing for business.

“The companies on the Military Times Best for Vets list earned their rankings through determined efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families,” said George Altman, the Military Times editor in charge of the rankings. “These efforts deserve recognition from the country and should get the attention of veterans looking for a new career.”

The final rankings were the result of a nearly 100-question survey, followed by tests to ensure the accuracy of responses and a careful evaluation of survey data.

American Water will be showcased in print and online at MilitaryTimes.com, as well as ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com.

About Military Times

The Military Times digital platforms and newsweeklies are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including: pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit www.militarytimes.com.

About Sightline Media

Sightline Media is a global, multi-platform media company serving the U.S. military, federal government and the international defense community. Sightline’s media brands are the go-to source for news and information about the U.S. military and its culture, and the technology, business and politics of defense and federal markets.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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