HRP Board Member, AMERIGROUP Honored for Community Involvement, Volunteer Service

AMERIGROUP Corporation, headquartered in Virginia Beach and a member of the Hampton Roads Partnership, was named the top "Good Corporate Neighbor" among large businesses (500+ employees) in Hampton Roads at the Corporate Volunteer Excellence Awards, sponsored by Virginia Business magazine and VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, the region's nonprofit resource center.

The award is the third such recognition for community involvement and workplace excellence bestowed on AMERIGROUP and its employees in 2008. Along with the "Good Corporate Neighbor" designation, AMERIGROUP was named a finalist in the Torchbearer Awards, which are sponsored by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and as one of "America's Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare magazine.

"As a company whose only job is bringing healthcare to vulnerable Americans through public programs like Medicaid and Medicare, we lend a helping hand to the communities we serve every day," said James G. Carlson, AMERIGROUP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "But our people don't just do their jobs and go home. When they see needs that aren't being met, they use their energy and expertise to meet them.

"I've always been proud of our associates and their willingness to serve, but their accomplishments in 2008 were truly outstanding. We're grateful that the efforts of so many of our people are being recognized. I'm honored to be part of such a committed, caring team."

Click HERE for more details and stories on AMERIGROUP's community service initiatives, including the Company's current Corporate Social Responsibility report.

SOURCE: AMERIGROUP Corporation