Washington Trust Receives Business of the Year Award

Jonathan K. Farnum (for whom the award was named), long-time hospital trustee and member of the board of the Kent Hospital Foundation (left), presents the award to James M.Vesey, Washington Trust executive vice president and chief credit officer.

Washington Trust was recently presented with the Jonathan K. Farnum Business of the Year Award by the Kent Hospital Foundation, at the Foundation’s “Evening of Thanks Reception,” at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick.

The Kent Hospital Foundation established the Jonathan K. Farnum Business of the Year Award to recognize the valuable contribution of business leaders toward Kent Hospital’s mission and work. Washington Trust was chosen for its long and dedicated record of service, a demonstrated involvement in the life of the hospital, and philanthropy to Kent Hospital.

“Washington Trust truly exemplifies what the Jonathan K. Farnum Business of the Year award is all about. They are a great friend to Kent and are deeply committed to our mission and work,” remarked Liz Zima, CFRE, senior philanthropy officer Kent Hospital Foundation. “It is an honor to recognize them with this award and to acknowledge all that Washington Trust does on behalf of Kent Hospital.”

“Washington Trust is proud to help Kent Hospital fulfill their mission by supporting their activities and programs through both employee volunteerism and corporate giving,” said Elizabeth B. Eckel, Washington Trust senior vice president, marketing and investor relations.

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.9 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.Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.