2024 Conference Winners — Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville

2024 Worksite Wellness Award Winners

Congratulations to all of this year's winners! Our awards are based on the nationally recognized CDC Worksite Wellness Scorecard. Points are assigned for proven health promotion strategies in the key areas of organizational support, tobacco control, nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease management, stress management, occupational health and safety, preventive vaccinations and diseases, and community resources.

Fleur de Lis Award Winners

About ten years ago, the planning committee created this special award, the “Fleur de Lis” for companies who excel in their wellness efforts by hitting their wellness targets/goals. We are very excited to continue this award again this year to four outstanding organizations within the size categories of small, medium, large and very large.

These organizations achieved high scores on the Center for Disease Control Health Scorecard, but also provided evidence and documentation to support their efforts. Some of the criteria in the process include:

Top Management support: This is critical for success and continued implementation of wellness programs. This includes an established Mission/Vision Statement along with a defined plan for ongoing development and purpose for support.
Program variety: Utilization of various means for extending the wellness programs including lunch and learns, webinars, assessments, incentive/reward programs and classes.
Community engagement: Activities including walk-a-thons, service related projects like the Mayors Give a Day of Service and other team building opportunities.
Targeted improvement increases: Highlighted growth and improvements. For example high increase in participation rates and other success stories.

These outstanding organizations continue to inspire other companies toward wellness success.

**Very Large Category (750+ employees)**
**Elevance Health**
recognizes wellness milestones, awarding 10 exceptional associates all-expenses-paid trips valued up to $10,000 each for their remarkable health achievements.

**Large Category (250-749 employees)**
**Raytheon Company’s** dedication to employee well-being and community involvement is seen through initiatives like complimentary CPR training for family members and active participation in charity events. Their "Healthy You" program focuses on personalized wellness activities, promoting healthy lifestyles among employees.

**Medium Category (100-249 employees)**
**Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)**
prioritizes workplace wellness with a robust program including flexible schedules, EAP access, and dedicated wellness coordination.

Not pictured — Small Category (Under 100 employees) — Strategic Communications LLC achieved a milestone in 2023: 13 participants logged over 15,000,000 steps in a step challenge, including employees and spouses.

Platinum Winners

Platinum is the highest award level, reserved for exemplary organizations that set the standard in worksite wellness. These workplaces have innovative, comprehensive wellness programs that achieve outstanding results. They demonstrate exceptional leadership in health promotion, and excel in all scoring metrics, reflecting a profound and lasting impact on employee health and well-being.

**Elevance Health**
Elevance Health recognizes wellness milestones, awarding 10 exceptional associates all-expenses-paid trips valued up to $10,000 each for their remarkable health achievements. Expanded Associate CARE Service offers up to 10 counseling sessions per issue, ensuring round-the-clock support

**Kentucky Lottery Corporation**
Kentucky Lottery provided free CPR training and hosted 22 wellness events, demonstrating their commitment to employee health. Their Health & Benefits Fair offered vital resources to staff such as dermatology screenings and heart rate monitoring to approximately 100 employees.

**Louisville Metro Government**
Louisville Metro Governments Wellness Centers experienced a notable increase in utilization and positive feedback. Concentra's OWN IT holistic weight management program yielded amazing success stories, highlighting its effectiveness in fostering positive lifestyle changes and promoting employee well-being.

**Raytheon Company**
Raytheon Company’s dedication to employee well-being and community involvement is seen through initiatives like complimentary CPR training for family members and active participation in charity events. Their "Healthy You" program focuses on personalized wellness activities, promoting healthy lifestyles among employees.

**University of Louisville**
University of Louisville's HR Wellness initiatives achieve remarkable engagement, such as the Choose to Move Challenge, and sessions on nutrition, movement, meditation, chair yoga, and stress reduction. Strategic planning with a wellness consultant maps out the next 3-5 years. And their Wellness Fest will showcase wellness partners and services.

**American Printing House for the Blind**
American Printing House for the Blind celebrates 1 million hours without lost time incidents, reflecting their commitment to safety and a secure work environment.APH recently implemented the Virgin Pulse platform, chosen for its accessibility, which is particularly important for their visually impaired workforce. Since January 2024 over half of their staff has been participating in the program.

**LG&E and KU Energy**
LG&E and KU Energy Their Health and Wellness team implemented three contracts to expand programming enterprise-wide, including a full-time mental health professional at the company's Healthy for Life Clinic, a financial well-being partner, and a new EAP vendor. Undergoing personalized interventions at the Healthy for Life clinic in Lexington. LG&E and KU Energy witnessed employees who made transformative journeys in weight loss and overall health.

**Norton Healthcare**
Norton Healthcare celebrates employee well-being milestones: a Medical Assistant's speedy return to work post-surgery and a wellness champion program growth to 324 participants. Norton Women's and Children's Hospital (NWCH) surpasses system-wide health metrics, credited to leadership involvement and wellness programs, showcasing Norton Healthcare's commitment to employee wellness and health outcomes.

**Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.**
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems witnessed associates losing weight, reversing diabetes complications, and overcoming nicotine addiction through their wellness program. Transitioning to a hybrid model, they have personalized communications for work-at-home employees and created step challenges and wellness activities that all employees can do together.

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UofL Health

UofL Health's 2023 wellness initiatives saw a remarkable increase in mental health visits, alongside the introduction of a $0 co-pay for maintenance medications. They revamped the Wellness Journey into the Power of Wellness Program, offering a $50 monthly credit for reaching 100 points.

West KY Rural Electric

West KY Rural Electric Through its MuuvWell adoption: 15% of the workforce utilized personalized programs, with 94% program utilization.Cross-departmental teams led by employee ambassadors promote collaboration, while three employees reduced medication through improved health practices.

Gold Winners

The Gold level is awarded to workplaces with robust, well-rounded wellness programs that are integrated into the company culture. These organizations show significant commitment to employee health, with initiatives that are consistently evaluated and improved. They meet high scoring metrics in areas such as employee participation, program variety, and measurable health outcomes.

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Chemical and Industrial Engineering, Inc.

Strategic Communications LLC

Silver Winners

Silver awardees demonstrate a more comprehensive approach to employee wellness. These organizations have implemented multiple wellness initiatives and/or policies that go beyond the basics. Companies in this category may demonstrate higher participation rates, more actively engaged employees, or offer more diverse programming including resources for health improvement.

**Brinly-Hardy Co.**
Brinly-Hardy Co. enthusiastically embraces Step challenges, averaging over 60,000 steps. Employees support each other in quitting vaping/smoking, showcasing a culture of wellness and camaraderie.

**Insuramax**
Insuramax prioritizes employee well-being with on-site flu shots, flexible work arrangements, and health-supportive workspaces, including standing desks and fresh produce access. Many of their employees have received hands-on CPR and AED training, showcasing their unwavering commitment to a healthy environment.

**Christian Appalachian Project**
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) prioritizes workplace wellness with a robust program including flexible schedules, EAP access, and dedicated wellness coordination. CAP’s coaching initiative has led to notable weight loss and lifestyle improvements. The annual Step It Up Challenge motivates over 100 employees, recording 32,593,207 collective steps.

**Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc**
Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc. Employee achievements highlight the organization's wellness plan effectiveness, including a member who had a 30-pound weight loss and a member who was able to manage their diabetes without medication. Their commitment to health promotion is seen through initiatives like nutrition education and tobacco cessation, chronic condition management, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Bronze Winner

The Bronze level recognizes workplaces that have taken the initial steps toward creating a healthier work environment. Companies at this level have met the minimum scoring criteria congruent with establishing basic wellness program principles and promoting employee health & well-being.

Not pictured: Asia Institute- Crane House is an emerging company making significant advancements in its health and wellness program.

Congratulations to all of our winners!

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