Business awards for the week of Feb. 29
▪ Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance has recognized 15 Kentucky organizations with its Destiny Award for their commitment and success in maintaining a safe workplace.
The following policyholders were selected: Ale 8 One Bottling Co., Campbellsville University, Central Bank, Central Seal Co., Chu Con Inc., Clark Material Handling Co., Clas Coal Co., Frankfort Plant Board, Graf Brothers Flooring, Hebron Fire Protection District, Hibbs Electromechanical, Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., Northern Kentucky Water District, Owensboro Municipal Utilities and Worthington Fire Protection District.
Measures that have helped reduce workers’ compensation costs for this elite group of policyholders include the implementation of formal safety programs, the completion of on-site training and regular meetings, and an ongoing commitment to safety from all levels throughout their organizations.
▪ Tanya Torp, Blue Grass Community Foundation and the late Betsy Nowland-Curry have received the 2016 Lauren K. Weinberg Humanitarian Awards from the Kentucky Conference for Community and Justice and The Plantory.
Since 1951, the Humanitarian Awards have been given to individuals and organizations in the Bluegrass whose dedication and service to the community promotes respect, understanding and tolerance among all people. The 2016 recipients were honored at an awards ceremony Feb. 13 at The Plantory’s nonprofit coworking center, 501 West Sixth Street, Suite 250, above West Sixth Brewing Co.
Torp is a program director of Step by Step Lexington. She works to inspire and encourage young mothers through case management, counseling and support. She also serves as executive director of Be Bold, a nonprofit initiative that inspires girls to achieve their goals.
Blue Grass Community Foundation helps individuals, families, businesses, communities and nonprofit organizations establish charitable funds, guide resources to support causes, and meet community needs to make a difference.
Nowland-Curry, who died in January, demonstrated a lifelong commitment to humanitarian work. She founded the Spouse Abuse Center, served as director of the YWCA, worked as executive director of the Kentucky Commission on Women, provided support to those most in need as a social worker, and had numerous professional humanitarian accomplishments.
▪ Kentucky Nonprofit Network, the state’s association of nonprofits, hosted the annual Nonprofits: More Than Charity Rally to recognize the advocacy efforts of Kentucky Nonprofit Network members and the legislators and government officials who partnered with them during the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly.
Five Kentucky Nonprofit Network members were honored with the Nonprofit Voice Award, and 19 legislators and government officials received the Nonprofit Advocacy Partner Award.
Nonprofit organizations honored were: Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Kentucky Horse Council, Kentucky Oil & Gas Association and Special Olympics Kentucky.
Government officials/legislators honored were: Secretary of State Allison Lundergan Grimes; John Tilley, secretary of the state Justice and Public Safety Cabinet; Sens. Denise Harper Angel, Julian Carroll, Robin Webb and Whitney Westerfield; and Reps. Rocky Adkins, Linda Belcher, Jim Gooch, Chris Harris, Thomas Kerr, Martha Jane King, Tom McKee, Sannie Overly, Jody Richards, Arnold Simpson, Dean Schamore, Addia Wuchner and Brent Yonts.
Compiled by Dorothea Wingo
This story was originally published February 28, 2016 at 12:38 PM with the headline "Business awards for the week of Feb. 29."