UNF Presents Excellence in Employee Development Awards

Contact: Joanna Norris, Assistant Director
Department of Media Relations and Events
(904) 620-2102



The University of North Florida’s Division of Continuing Education recently held its 6th annual Excellence in Employee Development Awards, recognizing companies, organizations, departments, teams and individuals whose outstanding achievements have significantly advanced workplace learning and performance in the community.

“We are well aware that the workplace is rapidly changing and becoming more complex. A major challenge is recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce,” said Robert Wood, UNF Continuing Education dean. Data has cited training opportunities for staff as a key factor in both recruiting and retaining our valuable human resources. Excellent training is good business.”

Local winners including the following companies:

• Excellence in Employee Development Award: Sea Star Line, LLC, and Carnival Cruise Lines
• Excellence in Learning Partnerships Award: Sea Star Line, LLC, and Amelia Island Plantation
• Trainer Excellence Award: Sea Star Line, LLC: Shawna Hunt and Commander, Destroyer Squadron 24: Stephen A. Elkins
• Excellence in Measuring & Evaluating Training Award: Convergys
• Excellence in E-learning/Blended Learning Award: Alcorn, Ward & Partners, Inc./Park University Enterprises, Inc., Interval International and Washington Mutual
• Excellence in Program Design Award: Community First Credit Union of Florida and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

“Sea Star Line is honored to have been recognized for three of these prestigious Excellence in Employee Development Awards,” said Susan Bowen, director of Organizational Development at Sea Star Line. “The organizational commitment to employee development is evident to all who enter any of our offices. We do believe in learning because learners boost results and position the company for future success.”

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