Community Relations
Charitable Giving: National Purity has a long history of giving back to the community. The company contributes 2% pre-tax revenues to a number of local and national charitable organizations, such as the United Way and the Salvation Army. National Purity has been a United Way medal winner for 15 years.
Industry Associations: National Purity has been an active member of the International Soap and Detergent Association for over 37 years. For more information on the Association and its programs, log onto the website at: http://www.cleaning101.com/
Industry Awards: The Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award
In recognition of her long time role as a leader in the soap and detergent industry, the International Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) established the Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. Elva Walker Spillane, an owner of National Purity, received the award post-humously. She was the first ever to receive such an award from the SDA. The SDA continues to give the award annually.
The Elva Walker Spillane Award recognizes:
- Extensive or exceptional service on the SDA Board or SDA committees which promote the growth and interests of the Association, the cleaning products industry, its suppliers and the manufacturers of oleochemicals; and
- The exercise of outstanding leadership within the Association, or its member companies; or
- Exceptional contributions to the Association or the Industry, including, but not limited to the area of governmental policy, international alliances and education; or
- Noteworthy public service activities on the local, regional, state, national, or international level which bring honor to the Industry or the Association.