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TOPS! Maryland Employer of Distinction Awarded During Luncheon at MD SHRM 2nd Annual State Conference

ANNAPOLIS, December 8, 2005 - Ten companies were recognized, including the "TOP Maryland Employer of Distinction" for both more than 500 employees and fewer than 500 employees, at the Second Annual Maryland SHRM State Conference "Human Resources: The Strategic Imperative" held December 2 at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center at University of Maryland, University College in Adelphi.

Following the keynote speaker, Susan R. Meisinger, SPHR, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management and comments from Aris Melissaratos, Secretary, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development the following companies were presented awards from Brian Sands, MD SHRM State Council Director, Bob Saunders, TOPS! Committee Chairman and Maria Kelly, Controller, The Daily Record:

Top Winner, fewer than 500 employees:
BUCS Federal Bank

Top Winner, more than 500 employees:
Erickson Retirement Communities

Employers of Distinction, fewer than 500 employees:
Cambrex Bio Science Walkersville, Inc.
Howard Community College
Mercy Ridge Inc.
National Electrical Benefit Fund

Employers of Distinction, more than 500 employees:
American Radiology Services, Inc.
PHH Arval
Safeway Inc.
St. Joseph Medical Center