Porter-Starke Services recently received the State of Indiana’s “Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award” from the American Psychological Association (APA). This award honors organizations, large and small, not for profit and for profit, that promote employee involvement, work-life balance, employee growth and development, health and safety and employee recognition. In addition to receiving this local award, Porter-Starke Services was nominated and received a Best Practice Award at the national level from the American Psychological Association.

According to the Indiana Psychological Association, the local division of APA, Porter-Starke Services was recognized for its comprehensive and innovative approach to employee engagement and health through the company’s policies and procedures, which included the establishment of a Wellness@Work rewards program, development of a Leadership Academy with Purdue University North Central, establishment of Fitness Fridays, provision of various health screenings, implementation of Breakfast with Leadership and hosting the annual Valparaiso Turkey Trot.