Community & Employee Relations

A Commitment to Service

BARD's concern for the welfare of others extends beyond financial contributions. The real "Power of BARD" is seen in the strength and commitment of our employees.

Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities by volunteering their time and energy either individually or through organized BARD projects. Indeed, many employees have done their part by participating in activities that range from collecting toys and food, to walking to raise money for heart and cancer research, to painting a school or serving on a non-profit board. These efforts can be seen through various local stories.

In fact, BARD honors employees who excel in corporate and community citizenship through the Charles Russell Bard Awards program.

View our Commitment to Service video to learn more about BARD's charitable activities.

Charles Russell Bard Award
In 1992, BARD management established the Charles Russell Bard Award as BARD's premiere recognition and reward program for employee excellence. Employees are asked to nominate co-workers who demonstrate outstanding corporate and community citizenship. Award winners perform well beyond normal job expectations by demonstrating an exceeding ability to incorporate BARD's Values and Guiding Principles into job performance and by acting as Bard ambassadors by volunteering their time and talent in their local community. Annually, these award winners are honored at BARD's Corporate Office.