The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse in Sumner was recently given the 2014 Corporations for Communities Award along with four other companies from the state.

The award is given to businesses that  make it a priority to help the community.

The other companies were Bellevue-based John Howie Restaurants, The Barkley Company, in Bellingham and The McGregor Company in Colfax.Secretary of State Kim Wyman presented the winners with a certificate and a National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award, which recognizes civic engagement, voter education efforts, government services and a commitment to giving back to the community.

“I’m proud and honored to present these four amazing and deserving companies with this award,” Wyman said. “Many businesses of all sizes make a difference by donating money, items or volunteers toward worthy causes.”

The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse was nominated for its extensive community involvement. It has created, sponsored or participated in several cancer, research, autism, multiple sclerosis and other benefit events. It has sponsored the “visit with Santa and Elves” at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Operation Turkey Drop and Operation Ham Grenade, providing holiday meals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord families. The company encourages use of paid time for its employees to participate in these activities.

Another Sumner business, A Picket Fence, was recognized by Wyman for community service.