GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 10, 2020 04:15PM EDT

September 10, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the utilitys ongoing commitment to employees in its four subsidiaries, the Great Place to Work Institute has certified California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year in a row.

The two-part Great Place to Work certification includes both a Culture Audit about the companys programs and practices on hiring, internal communication, developmental opportunities, training, recognition, and diversity; and a Trust Index based on survey feedback from employees about the company. All full-time California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service employees were asked about their experiences regarding leadership, credibility, respect, fairness, pride, camaraderie, and other important traits of the workplace. Scores were benchmarked against top U.S. workplaces to determine the companys results.

I appreciate the Great Place to Work Institute for recognizing our commitment to employees year after year, as we truly believe that when we take care of our employees, they can then focus on taking care of our customers. That was evident this year more than ever, said President and CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki. As most people had to shelter in place due to the pandemic, our entire team stepped up to support their communities, and our dedicated utility workers stayed on the job each day to keep water flowing to customers. I'm so proud to be part of the Group family.

The 2020 designation certifies California Water Service Group and its subsidiaries as a Great Place to Work for one year. Fortune magazines annual Best 100 Companies to Work For is compiled from among the companies certified as a Great Place to Work.

About California Water Service GroupCalifornia Water Service Groupis the parent company ofCalifornia Water Service, Washington Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, CWS Utility Services, and HWS Utility Services. Together, these companies employ 1,207 people who provide regulated and non-regulated water service to more than 2 million people inCalifornia,Washington,New Mexico, and Hawaii. California Water Service Groups common stock trades on theNew York Stock Exchangeunder the symbol CWT. Additional information is available online atwww.calwatergroup.com.

Media ContactYvonne Kingmanykingman@calwater.com310-257-1434