Washington Trust Receives Worksite Health Award

July 3, 2008 (Westerly, Rhode Island). . .The Washington Trust Company received the Outstanding Award by the Worksite Wellness Council of Rhode Island, as part of its Well Workplace program. Established in 1991 as an international recognition program of the Wellness Councils of America, awards are given to businesses and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to promoting and supporting employee wellness. Washington Trust has been recognized for its wellness program for five consecutive years. Past recognition has included the Outstanding Award and the Silver Award.

Washington Trust's Wellness Program focuses on awareness and education, as well as providing on-site wellness clinics, health awareness and stress reduction seminars, and professional consultations with nutritionists and personal trainers.

“Washington Trust is honored to be recognized again this year for this award,” said John C. Warren, chairman and chief executive officer of Washington Trust. “Receiving this award for the fifth consecutive year demonstrates a commitment to our employees and their families by helping them make voluntary behavior changes that reduce their health risks and enhance their individual well-being.”

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.5 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank 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.