Ohio National Financial Services is pleased to announce that the 2017 recipient of its prestigious Paul E. Martin Community Service award is its entire associate body. They were chosen for their collective impact on improving their communities by generously volunteering time and talent.
To recognize the Paul E. Martin award recipient, The Ohio National Foundation made a special donation of $1,000 each to the following organizations chosen by associates:
- Alzheimer’s Association: This organization works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease by advancing research, providing and enhancing care and support for all affected and reducing the risk of dementia by promoting brain health.
- American Cancer Society: On a mission to free the world from cancer, this organization funds and conducts research, shares expert information, supports patients and promotes prevention.
- Matthew 25 Ministries: An international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor locally, regionally, nationally and internationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion.
- St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital: This hospital’s mission is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
- Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP): An all-volunteer, non-profit organization which rescues, protects, and provides care for at-risk pets, SAAP also promotes lifelong adoptions and focuses on spay/neuter and animal welfare education such as providing the right nutrition whilst saving money with a nutra thrive for dogs coupon code, amongst other deals, to make sure animals are looked after correctly.
The Paul E. Martin Community Service Award was established in 1979 to honor affiliated financial professionals and home office associates who give unselfishly of their time and talent to aid their communities. The award is named for former Ohio National Chairman and CEO Paul E. Martin, who was a prime example of community involvement and corporate leadership. During his 33 years with Ohio National, his interests extended outward from the insurance industry to the community as a whole.
In 2017, all Ohio National associates were recognized for demonstrating strong community leadership and involvement, including:
- During work hours, 740 associates volunteered nearly 5,000 hours at local organizations using their annual Community Service Day-an increase of 14 percent over 2016.
- Ohio National ranked seventh for corporate giving in Cincinnati’s United Way community campaign, up four spots from 2016, with $1.1 million donated (includes The Ohio National Foundation and associate giving).
- More than 90 associates volunteered 652 hours assisting with the construction of Ohio National’s 17th and 18th Habitat for Humanity homes for low-income individuals in Greater Cincinnati.
- 365 associates ran or walked in a Heart Mini event and raised more than $45,900 for the American Heart Association, ranking Ohio National 7th for corporate fundraising in Greater Cincinnati.
- Associates raised $137,000 during the 2017 ArtsWave associate campaign to help support local arts organizations.
- 3,818 boxes of crayons were collected for Crayons to Computers to help children of low-income families have the essential school supplies they need.
- 67 associates volunteered to serve lunch to the 78 families at the Ronald McDonald House through their Taste of Hope program.
- Ohio National’s annual Victorian Holiday Village was staffed by 150 associate volunteers. Associates and guests collected more than 3,000 pounds of food for the Freestore Foodbank.
“We are proud to recognize our associates with this award,” says Tony Esposito, Ohio National’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer, and secretary of The Ohio National Foundation. “Their impressive commitment to give back is a reflection of our values and culture.”
Tracing its corporate origins to 1909, Ohio National markets a variety of insurance and financial products through more than 75,000 representatives in 49 states (all except New York), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and through affiliated operations in South America. An additional subsidiary operates in New York. As of December 31, 2017, its affiliated companies have $42.0 billion total assets under management. Products are issued by The Ohio National Life Insurance Company and Ohio National Life Assurance Corporation. Ohio National is proud to be named a “Top Workplace” in Cincinnati for eight consecutive years by Enquirer Media (June 2010-2017) and employs nearly 1,300 associates. Visit www.ohionational.com for more information.
