Nature's Bounty named a Long Island Business News Corporate Citizen of the Year

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Nature’s Bounty on Thursday announced it is the recipient of the Long Island Business News Corporate Citizen of the Year Award.



Nominated by the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Nature's Bounty was selected as a member of the 2017 class of Corporate Citizenship honorees. The award recognizes the significant contributions companies and individuals make to better the economic and social well-being of the Long Island community. Nature's Bounty was honored in the Corporate Citizen of the Year, Large Business category.



"The Corporate Citizenship Awards recognize companies and individuals who believe that by being a good corporate citizen they contribute to the economic and social well-being of their employees, businesses and the community," said Scott Schoen, publisher of the Long Island Business News. "Honorees consistently prove that true community stewardship evolves through building strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations and others that strive to meet the critical needs of our community."



"We could not be more honored or proud to have received this award," said Beverly Lee-Wo, director corporate social responsibility at The Nature's Bounty Co. "There are so many people in our local communities who need a hand, and there are so many charitable organizations doing amazing work to help them. We remain committed to spreading wellness however we can, including through our charitable partnerships. We extend our thanks to The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County for nominating us, and the Long Island Business News for selecting us to receive this award."



"The Nature's Bounty Co., its 501C3 Nature's Bounty Foundation and its volunteers, consistently and thoughtfully give back to the local Long Island community in so many ways," said Mary Garrote from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. "We, and I'm sure many other charitable organizations, are thankful for their selfless commitment and their contributions to bettering the lives of people on Long Island."