COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 13 -- Outstanding human resource practices and a superior work environment were two of the distinctions that led to Communicorp’s fourth consecutive award as the “Best of the Best” in the 2005 Best Workplace in the Americas competition presented by the Printing Industry of the Americas and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF).

“Communicorp takes great pride in our working relationship with our employees and we recognize that they are the reasons for our success within our industry,” said Kerry Hand, CEO of Communicorp, Inc.

The winning company is selected by a panel of highly respected U.S. and Canadian human resource professionals who have extensive experience within the graphic arts industry. The judges evaluate participating organizations on their human relations practices and awards the company that receives superior ratings based on specific criteria. The “Best of the Best” award goes to the organization found to actively demonstrate a caring work environment in which the personal goals and ambitions of employees are acknowledged.

“The Best of the Best are those companies that recognize success is generated in many ways, and most importantly, through their employees,” said Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF. “This outstanding achievement is testimony to the exemplary practices of Communicorp, Inc. At this level, the competition is quite fierce and, due to their commitment, Communicorp has achieved an outstanding milestone.,” Makin said.

The Columbus, Ga.-based printer is no stranger to receiving accolades. Communicorp has also been recognized by the Printing Industry Association as one of the Best Workplaces in America for the past six years. In 2005, Communicorp received four awards from the Advertising Federation of Columbus, Georgia, including the prestigious Best of Show distinction. The company received six awards from The Printing Industry of Georgia including three Awards of Excellence. Communicorp is also a past recipient of the coveted PIA Benny Awards.

The Printing Industry of the Americas and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation is headquartered in Sewickley, Pa., and is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies.

Communicorp, Inc. is a strategic-marketing company specializing in print-collateral and merchandise programs. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated based in Columbus, Ga. Communicorp clients include Aflac, Eastman Kodak, The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus Regional Hospital, The Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library System, Callaway Gardens Resort, Columbus Technical College and Columbus and the Valley Magazine. For more information, visit www.communicorp-inc.com.

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Communicorp Incorporated
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