Frontier Co-op Receives Bronze Anthem Award for Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Initiative

NORWAY, Iowa, February 16, 2024 –  Frontier Co-op, a leader of sustainably sourced and organic spices, herbs, botanicals and plant-based products, has been selected as a Bronze Winner in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Corporate Social Responsibility & Community Engagement category for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards.

The win recognizes Frontier Co-op's Breaking Down Barriers to Employment initiative which helps employees and community members overcome systemic barriers to employment and economic mobility by providing access to childcare, transportation, second chance hiring practices, apprenticeship, and other programs to support employee holistic wellbeing. Launched in 2017, the long-term initiative not only advances Frontier Co-op's commitment to social responsibility, but also serves as an innovative recruitment tactic that allows the company to meet staffing needs and contributes to a more diverse workforce.

“The Breaking Down Barriers to Employment program has been a cornerstone to empowering our workforce, and to our core belief that doing good, works,” said Tony Bedard, Frontier Co-op CEO. “This recent acknowledgement further reinforces that we can and should use our businesses as a source for good.”

By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards define a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to act in their communities. This year’s Anthem Award Winners were selected from a pool of over 2,000 submissions from 44 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).

“The Anthem Awards were born out of the desire to amplify and celebrate the voices that are creating sustainable change and to inspire others to take action,” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “In a year where so much is at stake, it is incredibly important to recognize impact work and celebrate the progress happening globally. Congratulations to all of this year’s Winners.”

A portion of program revenue is allocated to the Anthem Award’s grant program, The Anthem Fund. This year the Anthem Fund partnered with Billion Oyster Project to support their work to restore and conserve New York’s waterways.

Since 1976, Frontier Co-op has been dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for growers, employees and families through its Frontier Co-op®, Simply Organic®, and Aura Cacia® brands. To learn more about Frontier Co-op and the Breaking Down Barriers to Employment initiative, visit https://www.frontiercoop.com/.

About Frontier Co-op

Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Co-op offers a full line of products for natural living under the Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic®, and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and aromatherapy products with a wide selection of organics. Frontier Co-op's goal is to provide consumers with the highest-quality products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit the co-op's website at www.frontiercoop.com.

About The Anthem Awards

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

Media Contact

Alicia Simmons

CSR Manager Alicia.Simmons@frontiercoop.com

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