Washington Trust Presents Team Leadership Award
- Local Student Athletes Honored At Thanksgiving Day Game -

November 28, 2007, Westerly, R.I...Representatives from The Washington Trust Company presented “The Washington Trust Team Leadership Award” to two high school seniors at the annual Westerly High School vs. Stonington High School Thanksgiving Day football game. The 2007 award recipients were Drake Carnot of Stonington High School and Joe Pangilinan of Westerly High School.

The seniors were selected by their coaches because they have both triumphed over difficult situations to improve themselves as football players. They practice with heart, dedication and enthusiasm, always put the team first, continually possess and maintain a good attitude, and exhibit team spirit.

“Washington Trust is pleased to recognize these young role models and leaders in our community,” said John C. Warren, chairman and CEO of Washington Trust. “These young men are fine examples of dedicated athletes.”

Paul D. Nunes, vice president, business development, and Wendy Bazydlo, financial services associate, Mystic A & P Branch, presented the players with a trophy at the post game award ceremony. The Bank will also make a $100 donation to the charity of each player’s choice.

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.4 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank and the oldest community bank in the nation, headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.