The Awards for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards programs honoring outstanding employee volunteer programs. The program, established in 1993 by the Points of Light Foundation, in partnership with several major national businesses and nonprofit organizations, recognizes businesses, of all sizes and of all industries, that meet the Principles of Excellence for Workplace Volunteering. Designed to honor a company's overall employee volunteer efforts, the Awards for Excellence acknowledges those businesses that have made workplace volunteering a central part of their business operations by putting structure, policies and procedures, and evaluation in place to allow employees to give back their time and talent to its communities.

All of AAA's outreach programs are built around employee volunteerism. Employees are steeped in the culture of giving and coached to regard volunteering as a joyful aspect of their careers. This commitment is reflected in CEO Jim Pouliot's belief that "Volunteerism is in our DNA."

AAA is committed to having all employees contribute to their community and safety programs. AAA has full participation by senior management staff and 70% of all employees participating at some level.

Award presented to Jim Pouliot by Former President George Bush Sr.