CLEANLIFE Energy, an LED lighting solutions company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, was recognized as one of 28 honorees to receive the inaugural Smart Culture Award presented by Smart Business and Alliance Solutions Group. The Smart Culture Conference and Awards puts a spotlight on companies in Northeast Ohio whose strong and distinct work cultures directly influence their success.

CLEANLIFE Energy team members receiving the 2017 Smart Culture Award. (Photo: Marc Golub Photography.)

"Our culture at CLEANLIFE is about providing everyone who works here with opportunities to proactively exercise their responsibility and creativity while growing themselves professionally and personally," said Aaron Baladad, Sales Director of UltraLux, a division of CLEANLIFE. "All of us provide something unique in our own way and that enables us to empower and inspire each other. This allows us to stay lean and go fast while continually delivering results in an ever-changing world."

The Smart Culture Conference and Awards was created to recognize organizations that have "developed a culture that bolsters productivity, enhances job satisfaction and provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace." 10 team members from CLEANLIFE attended the Smart Culture Conference. Other recipients of the award include American Greetings, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Cleveland Indians, KeyCorp and Medical Mutual.

"CLEANLIFE continues to lead the way as they build and develop a dynamic, winning culture," Marc Blaushild, President and CEO of Famous Enterprises and member of the Smart Culture Conference Host Committee, said. "Their entire team is focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience and it starts with their caring people and energized leadership team."

To learn more about the Smart Culture Conference and Awards please visit www.sbnonline.com/events/smartculture/