The results are in, and in our long-standing annual recognition of the best and brightest in the benefits world, we here at Employee Benefit News are happy to announce the winners of the 2014 Benny Awards look for full profiles of our winners online, and in the upcoming Sept. 15 edition of the magazine.
Top honors go to this years Benefits Professional of the Year, Heather Vertrees, benefits manager with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Phoenix. Heather does indeed have a cool-sounding job with the noted maker of electric guitars and more; look forward to hearing more about Heathers work on revolutionary company initiatives including a self-service benefits platform that saw more than 99% participation during its first year, plus impressive increases in company 401(k) participation and a successful, outcomes-based wellness program.