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June 9, 2008
Contact:
Susan Pitcher
Executive Assistant
Wackenhut Services, Inc.
(561) 472-3619
spitcher@wsihq.com
WSI - SAVANNAH RIVER SITE EARNS 2008 VFW EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Wackenhut Services Inc.–Savannah River Site (WSI-SRS) has been named the 2008 Employer of the Year in the Large Business Federal Contractor Sector by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
The annual VFW awards program recognizes five individuals and organizations for their efforts to promote veterans employment, training and advancement opportunities within their communities.
“One of the company’s many goals is to support military veterans through aggressive recruiting programs,” said SRS Site Manager James “Bud” Isom. “We’re honored to receive this award from the VFW.”
WSI-SRS employs 900 people, 61 percent of whom are veterans. Last year at Savannah River, WSI hired 72 new employees, 96 percent of whom were veterans. The VFW Department of South Carolina nominated WSI-SRS for the award.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have a large number of military veterans throughout our various sites,” said WSI President Dave Foley. “They’ve served their country with honor and now bring that same level of professionalism and dedication to our customers.”
In addition to the Savannah River Site, several additional WSI sites have recently been lauded for their support of veterans.
WSI-Nevada Test Site is a current recipient of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award, presented to employers who demonstrate exceptional support for national defense by adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the Guard and Reserve.
The Committee, a U.S. Department of Defense Agency, is dedicated to gaining and maintaining active support from public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.
WSI-Ft. Bragg was recently named a Patriotic Employer by the Committee, and WSI-Savannah River Site received the Patriotic Employer designation earlier this year.
About WSI
WSI is the United State’s government’s largest contractor for professional security services, with 8,000+ employees protecting key sites in the U.S. and abroad. For additional information about WSI and this issue please refer to wsihq.com's home page.
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