SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2014--
American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) today announced that it
received special recognition from two organizations for its high
percentage of women in leadership positions and for its support of the
Black Business Association and diverse suppliers.
American States Water Company was listed in California’s Top 25
Companies from the 2013-2014 UC Davis Study of California Women
Business Leaders: A Census of Women Directors and Highest-Paid Executives.
The study details the presence of women at the very top of the 400
largest publicly held corporations headquartered in California. American
States Water Company ranked fifth with approximately 43% of positions
held by women among the board of directors and five highest-compensated
executive officers.
Golden State Water Company, the largest subsidiary of American States
Water Company, received The Black Business Association’s Utility
Company of the Year Award, given to those that have been most
supportive of the growth and development of the Black Business
Association and providing equal opportunities for diverse suppliers
including women, minority and disabled veteran business enterprises. The
Black Business Association (“BBA”) is a nonprofit organization and is
one of the oldest, active, ethnic business organizations in the nation.
Since 1970, the BBA has successfully mentored and worked with emerging
black-owned businesses to help them gain access to long-term contracts
and expansion capital.
“We are proud to be recognized by these two organizations,” stated
Robert J. Sprowls, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our
commitment to diversity in the workplace and the broader community
remains steadfast.”
About American States Water
American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water
Company and American States Utility Services, Inc. Through its utility
subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, AWR provides water service to
approximately 257,000 customers throughout 10 counties in Northern,
Coastal and Southern California. The Company also distributes
electricity to approximately 24,000 customers in the Big Bear
recreational area of California. Through its contracted services
subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc., the Company provides
operations, maintenance and construction management services for water
and wastewater systems located on military bases throughout the country
under 50 year privatization contracts.
American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every
year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each
calendar year since 1954.
Source: American States Water Company
American States Water Company
Eva G. Tang
Senior Vice
President - Finance, Chief Financial
Officer, Corporate Secretary
and Treasurer
(909) 394-3600, extension 707