UniFirst Celebrates industry awards for sustainability, philanthropy, and service

WILMINGTON, Mass. (April 2025) UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is proud to announce its recognition across multiple categories at this year’s TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association) industry awards held in Washington, DC.

UniFirst was honored with awards in the following categories:

  • Sustainability
    Recognized with the Clean Green Award, UniFirst’s sustainability milestones include solar panels installation projects, and electric vehicle pilot programs, featuring and advanced charging infrastructure, across select locations. These efforts represent UniFirst’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable practices.
  • Community Service
    UniFirst’s community support initiatives last year included significant donations to the National Guard Relief Foundation in partnership with the Chase Elliott Foundation; nearly $1 million awarded in educational scholarships; and funds raised through the Ronald D. Croatti Memorial Golf Tournament whose beneficiaries included various New England charities supporting healthcare, food security, and children’s programs.
  • Fleet Graphics
    Honored for its fleet rebranding, UniFirst transformed its fleet of approximately 4,000 delivery vehicles throughout North America into mobile brand ambassadors featuring its iconic green design and the tagline “Uniforms, Services, Solutions.”
  • Plants of the Year
    UniFirst’s Hammond, Indiana uniform service and processing plant was among six other plants recognized industrywide for excellence in safety, quality, innovation, and environmental practices, meeting rigorous industry benchmarks.
  • Leadership Excellence
    UniFirst’s role in advancing industry standards was recognized with the TRSA Volunteer Leadership Award for fostering collaboration and growth in business services.

“These awards highlight what matters most to us—helping our customers succeed while making a positive impact on the communities we call home,” said Steven Sintros, UniFirst President and CEO. “We aim to always deliver value to our customers through innovation, sustainability, and outstanding service.”

To learn more about UniFirst’s sustainability initiatives, explore our FY 2024 ESG Report at https://unifirst.com/sustainability-report/.

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About UniFirst

Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its three company-owned ISO-9001 certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. Follow UniFirst on Social Media: LinkedInFacebookXYouTubeInstagram.

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