Pittsburgh, Pa. – Printing Industries of America (PIA) opened its 2020 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) program for submissions today with the entry deadline set for November 15, 2019. The awards program focuses on Human Relations and recognizes companies that have superior practices in three categories: Communication & Culture, Employee Resources & Benefits, and Safety & Work Environment.

The BWA program will also provide the opportunity to achieve Safety Shield designation, which recognizes companies with an exceptional commitment to safety. Participating in the Safety Shield program provides a cost-effective assessment of your safety programs against OSHA standards based on the most common violations.

Receiving the Safety Shield designation allows companies to highlight their dedication to safety when hiring and retaining talent. Winners will receive a separate plaque commemorating your achievement as a Safety Shield recipient.

BWA winners will be awarded a Best Workplace in the Americas award, and a few exceptional companies will be awarded Best of the Best designations. Any U.S. or Canadian graphic communications company or supplier may enter by completing the entry form on www.printing.org/bwa. Applications must include all supporting documentation and submission fees.

About the Best Workplace in the Americas Recognition Program:
For nearly 20 years, the Best Workplace in the Americas award has acted as a “seal of approval” for print industry excellence in human relation standards. Judged by an anonymous panel of human relations professionals from the print industry, the program enables companies of any size to show off their commitment to employees.

For more information about BWAs, please contact Vice President of Human Relations, Adriane Harrison at 412-259-1707 or [email protected].