{"id":11996,"date":"2026-05-27T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=8485e87c67edb96c01e7a9c1dc4d66ca"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:00:00","slug":"symetra-honored-as-2026-community-champion-by-the-puget-sound-business-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=11996","title":{"rendered":"Symetra Honored as 2026 \u2018Community Champion\u2019 by the Puget Sound Business Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symetra Life Insurance Company has been named a 2026 Community Champion by the Puget Sound Business Journal as part of the publication\u2019s annual Corporate Citizenship Awards celebrating \u201chow businesses in the region use their role to make a difference for those who need it most.\u201d Symetra was recognized for three programs \u2014 Summer of Service, BOLD and LETS Play by Symetra \u2014 at a sold-out awards event held May 12 at the Four Seasons Seattle.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\n\u201cWhether they're building a philanthropic mission into their everyday operations or supporting employees in their own volunteer efforts, companies across the Puget Sound region have found ways to make a unique impact on their communities,\u201d said Marissa Nall, associate editor, Puget Sound Business Journal. \u201cThe companies that have made their philanthropy go the furthest in 2026 are the ones that have taken their cues from their employees and the people in their wider networks. They have tapped into unique skills and resources to amplify the impact of both their giving and their everyday operations, making community support not an afterthought, but a core part of their business model.\u201d<\/p>

\n\u201cInvesting in our communities and creating positive impact has long been a defining part of Symetra\u2019s culture and is at the heart of our corporate responsibility program,\u201d said Sharmila Swenson, vice president, Public Affairs and Social Impact. \u201cWe empower employees to volunteer, give, and apply their skills to the causes they care about. Through volunteer events like Summer of Service, matching gifts and employee-led resource group initiatives, we foster a culture of giving back that reflects our employees\u2019 priorities and amplifies their contributions.\u201d<\/p>

\nAbout Summer of Service<\/i><\/b><\/p>

\nDuring this annual company-wide community service event, Symetra employees have the opportunity to take time from their workday to volunteer at projects around the Puget Sound and across the country. As the program marks its 18th<\/sup> anniversary in June 2026, employees will lean into more than 60 community projects nationwide and have contributed more than 26,000 Summer of Service hours since 2009.<\/p>

\nAbout BOLD (Board Orientation Leadership Development)<\/i><\/b><\/p>

\nLaunched in 2021, Symetra\u2019s Board Orientation Leadership Development (BOLD) program encourages employees to provide leadership and support to community organizations by educating them on what it takes to serve on a nonprofit board. Program \u201cgraduates\u201d are then paired with nonprofits that align with their interests and talents to explore further engagement, deepening their impact and commitment to volunteerism, and expanding Symetra\u2019s community partnerships.<\/p>

\nIn 2025, Symetra employees served on 27 nonprofit boards in Washington (32 boards nationally).<\/p>

\nAbout LETS Play by Symetra<\/i><\/b><\/p>

\nLaunched in 2022 in partnership with the Seattle Kraken and Seattle Storm sports teams, \u2018LETS Play by Symetra\u2019 focuses on building leadership (L), equity (E) and teamwork (T) skills through sports (S). The program annually adopts a fourth-grade class from a Title I school in the Puget Sound area. A multi-week curriculum engages students during PE class, blending the fun of sports with skills-building lessons that can help set young students up for future success, in school and in life.<\/p>

\nOver the past five years, LETS Play has partnered with five schools across three school districts (Highline, Renton, and Bellevue), engaged more than 330 fourth graders and contributed $122,000 in direct funds to the participating schools.<\/p>

\nTo learn more about Symetra Social Impact<\/b> and how Symetra supports employees\u2019 volunteerism and giving efforts, visit https:\/\/www.symetra.com\/about-us\/about-symetra\/social-impact\/<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout Symetra<\/b><\/p>

\nSymetra Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation, a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent financial professionals and insurance producers. For more information, visit www.symetra.com<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nDiana McSweeney\n(425) 256-6167\ndiana.mcsweeney@symetra.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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