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Asterion's Vandivier
Honored as NASF Fellow
Hubbard-Hall Receives
Award from United Way
C
hemical manufacturer and distributor Hubbard-Hall was awarded the United
Way of Greater Waterbury's Spirit of Excellence award at the charity's annual
Community Leaders Dinner.
The company was recognized for its outstanding employee-driven effort which The company was recognized for its outstanding employee-driven effort which
succeeded in raising over $37,000 in addition to a generous $30,000 corporate
gift. The Hubbard-Hall
campaign demonstrat-
ed a 26% increase in
average gifts over the
previous year, with an
impressive 58% em-
ployee participation
rate across the board.
Hubbard-Hall was also
recognized for its elev-
en Leadership Donors
on staff, as well as the on staff, as well as the
company's active par-
ticipation in the annual
Stock the Pantry food
drive and other United
Way efforts. Way efforts.
T h e a w a r d w a s
a c c e p t e d b y H u b -
bard-Hall President and
CEO Molly Kellogg. "If
you're going to give,
give locally," she said,
recalling advice given
by her father. "You have
an obligation to support
the community that you
live in, and the commu-
nity that you work in."
M
r. Blair Vandivier, President and CEO of Asterion, LLC was recently bestowed
the distinction of Fellow by the National Association for Surface Finishing
(NASF). The honor recognizes those NASF members that have made signif-
icant and lasting contributions through their leadership and dedicated service to the
association and the surface fi nishing industry.
An industry veteran, Vandivier has been previously recognized by his peers, while
earning the respect of his customers and competitors over a career that spans more
than thirty years. Vandivier said, "I am both honored and humbled to being named an
NASF Fellow. It's truly a privilege to be part of an association that works tirelessly to
represent the interests of our industry. I am also grateful for the friendship and support
of Team Asterion that made this distinction possible."