American Water Recognized as 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it was recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).

“American Water is honored to be recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the NOD,” said Susan Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “American Water values and promotes inclusion, diversity and equity throughout our workforce and aims to reflect the local communities we serve through the people we employ. We are proud to be an ally to those with different abilities.”

The NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal recognizes companies for measuring and achieving strong talent outcomes for people with disabilities. With this recognition, NOD shines a light on those employers that are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce by adopting exemplary employment practices for people with disabilities.

“For the past forty years, the National Organization on Disability has envisioned a world where all people with disabilities enjoy full opportunity for employment, enterprise and earnings and employers know how to make the most of their talents,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “I congratulate all of this year’s winners for their leadership and commitment to hiring and retaining people with disabilities. Together we can reimagine the future by harnessing the power, creativity, and innovation of disability-inclusive diversity in the workplace, marketplace, and communities across America.”

American Water was one of fifty-two organizations recognized at the NOD’s Annual Forum on September 30 in Washington, D.C., before an audience of more than 300 corporate partners, disability rights advocates and civic leaders in the nation’s capital.

Additionally, American Water was also recognized earlier this year as a top-scoring company, for the fourth consecutive year, on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates.

Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.