As part of the 17th Annual HealthSmart Wellness Expo, the Greater Hall Chamber conducted an annual survey to seek the “Most Fit Companies” in Gainesville-Hall County.  The goal is to encourage employer-sponsored wellness initiatives to improve the overall health of businesses and our community.  Most Fit Company awards are presented in three categories:  Small (less than 50 employees), Medium (51-250 employees) and Large employers (251+ employees).  This year’s awards were presented on October 10 at the HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast at the Gainesville Civic Center.  Recipients are Overdrive Logistics (small employer); Peach State Bank & Trust (medium employer), and Mansfield Oil (large employer).  These companies join 40 other past Most Fit Company Award recipients.

Small Employer Most Fit Company Award
Overdrive Logistics

Angela Horne, Human Resource Manager at Overdrive Logistics, accepted the Most Fit Company Award.  Overdrive provides freight broker services specializing in refrigerated and dry truckload freight and consistently provides opportunities and benefits to keep their people healthy and active. They offer multiple health insurance options to team members with 100% employee paid option – providing employees with the ability to adjust for their personal and family needs. They distribute quarterly informational news blasts about the benefits or importance of wellness and offer CPR certification, a workout area, game room, and a reading space to encourage physical and mental wellness. Overdrive promotes and sponsors local walk and run events such as the American Heart Walk, Choices 5k, and the Chamber Chase 5k. Throughout the last 26 years, Overdrive Logistics has truly learned the importance and benefits of wellness for the whole body, mind, and soul.  www.overdrivelogistics.com

Medium Employer Most Fit Company Award
Peach State Bank & Trust

Rhonda Dellinger and Jason Guillorn accepted the Most Fit Company Award for Peach State Bank & Trust, based in Hall County.  Peach State offers several medical plans that include life, dental, and vision insurance. The bank has participated in the Chamber Chase 5k every year along with other runs and walks in the area, including the annual Peachtree Road Race. Ron Quinn, President of Peach State Bank, has completed in the Peachtree for 36 years as well as several other employees who have made it an annual family event. They host an annual wellness visit each year where employees can receive free health services and education. As an incentive to attend, employees are paid $50 if they participate. Bottom line – employers are all encouraged to get out and stay physically active!  www.peachstate.bank

Large Employer Most Fit Company Award
Mansfield Oil

Bridget Creviston and Cole Carroll accepted the Most Fit Company Award for Mansfield Oil, a leader in North American fuel supply and distribution.  Mansfield offers employees a three-month wellness initiative campaign with preventative care and physical activity options. For mental health, Mansfield continually supports education through a mental health fair, annual employee expo, and onsite chaplains for care services and support. They support flexible work arrangements, wellness challenge events, wellness discounts, mental health app subscriptions, and a stress management program. At its headquarters in Gainesville, Mansfield offers a fitness room and personal trainer at no cost to the employees. Along with this, Mansfield promotes financial well-being with education/tuition reimbursement programs, financial planning seminars, and identity theft resources. Through a variety of programs and a comprehensive coverage of healthcare, Mansfield has proven to be a leader in health and wellness.  www.mansfield.energy