Kennebec Tool & Die honored with the Maine Senate President’s “Cornerstone Award”

August 29, 2002 "I am honored to present the President's Cornerstone Award for Business to Kennebec Tool and Die," President Bennett said.  "Wick Johnson is to be commended not only for the high quality of his company's work, but also for his investment in the Kennebec County community.  The entire State of Maine benefits greatly from his presence here.  This award is my way of thanking him and his employees for their contributions to our State,"

Mr. Johnson has owned Kennebec Tool and Die since 1984.  The company manufactures complex, high precision- machined components and assemblies for a broad range of industries.  It is an active member in organizations that help build a viable and healthy community, including the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility.  The company offers on the job training opportunities, along with full scholarships to technical college degree programs, and full reimbursement to employees who take continuing education courses in several fields of study.

About the Maine State Senate President's Cornerstone Award

President Richard A. Bennett created the President's Cornerstone Award in honor of businesses who contribute to their local and state economies, as well as their community.  Each month a committee of four businesspeople from across Maine reviews Cornerstone nominations and recommends several companies to President Bennett.  He subsequently chooses a Cornerstone Award winner every month of the year.  The award is a means of recognizing and thanking Maine's private sector businesses, their leaders and their employees for sustained investment in and commitment to Maine and providing prosperity, opportunity and hope to Maine people.

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