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Pella Corporation awarded well workplace distinction

Release date: Nov 2, 2009

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The Wellness Council of Iowa (WCI) presented Pella Corporation and 13 other Iowa organizations with Well Workplace Award status. “This is a record for the state of Iowa and demonstrates a continued expansion of public interest and commitment to health and wellbeing,” said Jenny Weber, executive director of WCI, the Iowa affiliate of the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

“Pella Corporation is honored to earn this recognition from the Wellness Council of Iowa,” said Lisa Winn, Pella’s wellness coordinator. “This award recognizes our progress in offering and involving our team members in a comprehensive wellness program.”

The Well Workplace awards, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, recognize companies that have implemented and demonstrated measurable success in employee wellness programming. Areas of focus include smoking cessation, nutrition, physical fitness, self-care and stress management. WCI has been recognizing and fostering sustainable wellness in Iowa for more than 15 years. Awards are designated in bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels.

The Healthy Iowa Awards were sponsored by United Healthcare, Wellness Council of Iowa, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, Des Moines University, Farm Bureau, Iowa Foundation for Medical Care, Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Health System.

WCI is a non-profit, membership-driven organization based in Des Moines, Iowa. As a result of this year's recognition, nearly 1.4 percent of Iowa's entire population is now employed in a Well Workplace. This is nearly 2.4 percent of Iowa's total labor force. Visit www.wellnessiowa.org to learn more or to become a member.

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Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications.

Pella is known for its 84-year history of making innovative products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. The company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental stewardship to create satisfied customers. Pella earned the ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award for manufacturing energy-efficient windows and educating consumers about them.

Pella manufactures quality windows and doors sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella® Window & Door Showrooms across the United States and Canada and select building materials retailers, including Lowe’s®. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit pella.com. Follow Pella on Twitter.com @Pella_News.

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