Meet EBN’s 2023 Excellence in Benefits winners

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 1 Min Read

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Our third annual Excellence in Benefits Awards celebrates exceptional leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who have made innovative changes and worked to implement big ideas this year. 

From new benefit platforms that support neurodiverse employees, continued support for caregivers, and efforts to lower healthcare costs, putting people first is top of mind for those serving the HR and benefits space. And their own employees aren’t being left behind either — establishing greater mental health support, providing opportunities for growth and connection and finding the right benefits to accomplish their goals is a puzzle many of these leaders are still fine-tuning. They shared how they get it all done (while taking care of their own needs, too). 

On using data to affect change: 

“At Lockton, not only do I get to get out in front of clients and teach them, but I also get to do all the background work with the numbers and really get my hands dirty,” says Closs. “In benefits, everything is changing every day. There’s just so much information and it’s so cool to see, but it’s always a good idea to talk with the team as well.” 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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