Vernon Homes’ Assistant Administrator Sabrina Krafchuk receives the Excellence in Worksite Wellness 2025 Award on behalf of Vernon Homes at a recent ceremony.
Vernon Homes joins 131 other Vermont employers in receiving awards ranked Bronze, Silver and Gold. Vernon Homes was one of 104 employers that received a Gold award.
The Council recognizes employers for programs and policies that bolster a culture of wellness and improve the lives of their employees. This year’s recipients include schools, banks, utilities, retailers, food co-ops, bakeries, municipalities, nonprofit agencies, health care organizations, retailers, manufacturers, insurance companies, and ski resorts. The awards are a way to thank these organizations for bolstering a healthy Vermont workforce with wider benefits that include keeping health care costs down, improving productivity, and making Vermont a great place to live and work.
Vernon Homes Executive Director Brad Ellis said, “We all recognize the importance of health and wellness. Since employees spend a significant part of their day at work, it just makes sense to make the workplace a health-place. We actually use the award application each year to gauge our accomplishments and progress helping our team members live healthy lifestyles and get the most out of their career here at Vernon Homes.”
Sabrina Krafchuk, Vernon Homes Assistant Administrator, noted that the employee health initiatives at Vernon Homes “are appreciated by our staff. They have inspired more exercise, healthy eating habits, and even provide a place for discussion and comfort when someone needs assistance. It’s great to be able to work with an organization that promotes healthy living.”
The awards ceremony takes place in conjunction with the Vermont Safety and Health Council annual Expo, where participants learn about and share best practices for mental and physical worksite health, safety and overall well-being.
