Hydro Flask Named 2016 National Best and Brightest In Wellness® Award Winner by the National Association for Business Resources

January 30, 2017

Company recognized for promoting health and wellness at work

Bend, OR (January 30, 2017) – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), was named the 2016 National Best and Brightest In Wellness^® Award from the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).

The Best and Brightest In Wellness^® is an innovative initiative that recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in health awareness. This unique program highlights employers, wellness providers, schools, faith-based groups, and nonprofits that promote a culture of wellness; and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness to make their business and the community a healthier place to live and work.

“Hydro Flask believes that healthy, happy employees are the foundation of a successful business,” said Tiffany Blanchet, Hydro Flask Senior Human Resources Manager. “It is important for us to create programs that foster wellbeing and an active lifestyle.”

Hydro Flask’s commitment to employee excellence includes flexible start times, cash compensation and prizes for wellness activities, an annual company-paid ski day, company bike rides, runs and morning ski outings in addition to paid volunteer days.

2016 National Best and Brightest In Wellness^® Award winning organizations will be honored at the wellness symposium and awards gala at The Henry in Dearborn, Michigan. For a complete list of businesses honored this year visit http://101bestandbrightest.com/events/the-nations-best-and-brightest-in-wellness/winners/?winyear=118 

About Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask is the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel beverage and food flasks. Founded in 2009 in Bend, Oregon, Hydro Flask is committed to bringing customers Unexpected Refreshment each and every time through the unique combination of temperature, taste and transport. Every bottle features TempShield™ double wall insulation to keep beverages at the desired temperature, 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel to ensure pure and refreshing taste, and durable powder coat and ergonomic design for the ultimate in transport. Hydro Flasks are stylish, BPA-free, recyclable, and backed by a lifetime warranty. Our new giving program, Parks for All, supports the development and maintenance of public green spaces, so people everywhere can live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives. Learn more about Hydro Flask, Parks for All, and our mission to save the world from lukewarm at https://www.hydroflask.com.

About Helen of Troy Limited

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO®, OXO Good Grips®, Hydro Flask®, OXO tot®, OXO on®, Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Febreze®, Revlon®, Pro Beauty Tools®, Sure®, Pert®, Infusium23®, Brut®, Ammens®, Hot Tools®, Bed Head®, Dr. Sinatra®, Dr. David Williams, and Dr. Whitaker®. All trademarks herein belong to Helen of Troy Limited (or its affiliates) and/or are used under license from their respective licensors. For more information about Helen of Troy Limited, please visit www.hotus.com.