Main Line Chamber awards honor philanthropy and service

Nine companies are slated to receive Main Line Gives Back awards Wednesday from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, honoring them for philanthropy and service in the region.

The awards, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, of Philadelphia, and Vertex Inc., of Berwyn, are based on cash donations, employee-volunteer time, and free services provided by the recipients.

The following firms will be honored at the chamber's annual Red Carpet Dinner at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill:

Wells Fargo, whose Wells Fargo Foundation gave $3.65 million to nonprofits last year; Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young L.L.P., a Philadelphia law firm with operations in Malvern; VWR International L.L.C., a laboratory supply company in Radnor; the Addis Group, of King of Prussia, a risk-management consultant and insurance broker; USI Affinity, a Philadelphia insurance broker; Penn Liberty Bank in Wayne; Nolan Painting Inc. in Havertown; Comfort Keepers, Tri-County, which donates food to low-income seniors; and Wolfson Architect in Ardmore.

In addition, the United Way Regional Impact Award is going to the Vanguard Group, of Malvern, for being the largest supporter of the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Contact staff writer Harold Brubaker at 215-854-4651 or hbrubaker@phillynews.com.