BATH — Bath Savings Institution has been named one of 2016’s Best Places to Work in Maine. Best Places to Work in Maine is an awards program created in 2006 to foster business growth and excellence throughout the state.

The award, given by the Society for Human Resource Management, recognizes companies that cultivate outstanding workplaces and benefit Maine’s economy, its workforce and businesses.

Bath Savings Institution is a local community bank with nine locations from Damariscotta to South Portland.

All of the bank’s employees were surveyed as part of the Best Places to Work program.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine,” says President Glenn Hutchinson. “This award exemplifies our commitment to exceptional service without exception — not just to our customers, but also within our organization.”

The assessment process, led by the Best Companies Group, evaluated each nominee’s workplace policies, practices and demographics, and measured employee experience.

“Our employees are positive individuals who feel strongly about helping people and providing our customers with expert service,” Hutchinson says. “They’re the reason Bath Savings is such a great place to work and the reason for our success.”

The SHRM is composed of Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine HR Convention.