No doubt, at times this year, benefits professionals felt like prey to the lion that's been the recession. However, there are many of you who took the worst the economy had and are still standing. We at EBN salute you, and the five of your peers who made it to the top of the food chain, so to speak - the 2009 Benny Award winners.
2009 Benny Award Benefits Professional of the Year
Benefits Professional of the Year
Dawn Werle
Executive Director for Benefits Time Warner
New York, N.Y.
2009 Benny Awards Benefits Leadership in Health Care
Robert Goodman
Health Benefits Manager
Manatee County Government
Bradenton, Fla.
2009 Benny Awards Benefits Leadership in Retirement Planning
Jonathan Hayes
Associate Director of Retirement Benefits
Verizon Wireless
Basking Ridge, N.J.
2009 Benny Awards VSP 'GetFit' Award
Melissa Hubler
Group Leader, Payroll & Benefits
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
Lafayette, Ind.
2009 Benny Awards Judges' Choice
Karen Browne
Director of Benefits
Tractor Supply Company
Brentwood, Tenn.