School districts earn workplace safety awards
Claims Administrative Services has recognized several East Texas school districts for their commitment to workplace safety and cost control services.
More than 350 Texas school districts and colleges participate in the Claims Administrative Services workers’ compensation risk pool program.
Pine Tree, White Oak, Tatum and Ore City ISDs each received the Billy E. Hibbs Safety Award for success in implementing safety programs designed to minimize losses and control workers’ compensation costs. The award recognizes members who achieve superior loss control results.
Each district also received a $500 Annie Ozella Jones Scholarship to award to a student of its choosing.
Eastman receives veterans employment award
Eastman Chemical Co. has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for 2024. The award recognizes Eastman’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
“We value the many unique skills that veterans bring to Eastman, and we appreciate the significant contributions they have made to our organization,” said Travis Smith, Senior Vice President of Additives and Functional Products and executive sponsor for Eastman’s veterans resource group. “We are honored by this recognition from VETS Indexes for our commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists and creating a welcoming environment for them at Eastman.”
“The extraordinary efforts of Eastman to hire, retain, and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization one of our highest awards,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes. “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated. Even with hundreds of employers in the running, the veterans program at Eastman stood out from the rest. Congratulations to Eastman on this outstanding achievement.”
The VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data. This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following five categories:
Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring;
Veteran employee development and retention;
Veteran-inclusive policies and culture;
Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves; and
Military spouse/family support.
Eastman is based in Kingsport, Tennessee, and has a plant just outside Longview.