S&T Bank Recognized by AARP as One of the '2009 Best Employers for Workers Over 50' / Only Bank in the Region to Receive This National Recognition -

INDIANA, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- S&T Bank , a full-service financial institution with branch locations in 10 Pennsylvania counties, has been recognized by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as one of the "2009 Best Employers for Workers Over 50." A national award, the designation is earmarked for private, public, nonprofit and governmental employers who have developed exemplary policies and practices to meet the needs of an aging workforce.

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"This is truly an honor for S&T Bank, because it speaks directly to our organizational culture and to our values," noted Todd Brice, president and CEO. "Older workers offer a significant value proposition to both the bank and to the community. They have a wealth of experience that is often coupled with deep roots in the community. S&T Bank is proud to be recognized for fostering a workplace that is supportive of their contributions."

Now in its tenth year, The AARP "Best Employers for Workers Over 50" is an annual recognition program that awards companies and organizations whose best practices and policies for addressing the issues affecting our aging labor force create roadmaps for the workplaces of tomorrow.

S&T Bank is the only bank in the greater Pittsburgh region to receive this recognition. The bank joins Harvard University, Cornell University, the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health on this year's list of the top 50 employers across the nation who received the designation.

"At S&T Bank, we value all our employees, and we have received independent verification from a variety of sources that demonstrates our commitment," added Brice. "Since 2000, the bank has been recognized five times as one of the 'Best Places to Work in PA.' We know that our people are our most valuable assets, and we're pleased with this latest recognition from the AARP."

About S&T Bancorp, Inc.

Headquartered in Indiana, PA, S&T Bancorp, Inc. operates 55 offices within Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties. With assets of $4.2 billion, S&T Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. For more information, visit http://www.stbank.com/.

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