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Garner Industries was recognized by Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as a recipient of the 2019 Governor’s Wellness Awards in the Grower category. Garner Industries is one of 42 Nebraska employers honored for offering evidence-based worksite wellness programs to its employees.

“The businesses recognized today are putting people first and are making the workplace a healthy environment,” Governor Ricketts said. “Worksite wellness provides an opportunity for Nebraskans to live healthy lives, improve quality of life, and help grow a healthier Nebraska for the next generation.”

“In the past year, award recipients increased the percentage of people meeting Surgeon General Guidelines for Physical Activity by more than 11 percent, reduced tobacco use by 19 percent, and increased those meeting fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines by four percent. Great work also continues to manage stress and improve culture within these organizations.”

This year marks the 12th year recognizing businesses that dedicate leadership, resources, and time to wellness efforts in the workplace. The application process is designed to recognize businesses that have planted and nurtured the seed for wellness within their organization. Each applicant must provide information in the areas of leadership, data collection, intervention strategies, policy/environment support, and evaluation of outcomes.

The Governor’s Wellness Award has three categories. The Sower Award recognizes workplaces that have established quality wellness programs; the Grower Award honors businesses and organizations demonstrating significant improvement in employee health behaviors; and the Harvester award recognizes businesses that are experiencing documented value and return on investment. Including this year’s winners, 466 total awards have been distributed across the state.

Lincoln, NE – Garner Industries was presented the award for Lincoln Manufacturer of the Year by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at this year’s Celebrate Business award luncheon.

The award serves to bring attention to Lincoln’s manufacturing community and the contributions made to Lincoln both economically and socially.

Chairman of the Board Phil Mullin accepted the award on behalf of Garner. “We export to 55+ countries, and Lincoln is a good place to do business,” explains Mullin. “We have very bright people in Nebraska, we have good colleges, and a good community college – so we’re fortunate.”

Garner industries is a diversified manufacturing company with a 66-year history as part of the Lincoln business community. Today, Garner serves global customers with custom molds, plastic and metal parts, and BinMaster level sensors.

“Good companies are made up of good people,” adds Mullin. Garner industries employs more than 140 individuals in its 115,000-square foot facility at the corner of 98th Street and Cornhusker Highway.

At the annual employee recognition breakfast on July 24, Garner Industries Chairman of the Board Phil Mullin and CEO Scott McLain recognized this year’s Garner educational scholarship recipients.

Established in 2018, the educational scholarship is intended to provide support for dependents of Garner employees enrolled full-time in post-secondary education.

This year Garner awarded $2500 scholarships to the following students (left to right):

• Megan Grube – second year student in the BSN program at Bryan College of Health Sciences.
• Reuben Erickson – second year student pursuing a BS in Environmental Science and a BA in International Relations at Drake University.
• Elizabeth Do – first year student studying Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

From the Lincoln Journal Star – June 1, 2019

The Garner Industries team showed up in force for the Lincoln Public Schools BackPack Extra Mile Walk this spring at Lincoln East. The 2019 Garner Challenge school winners – showing most improved fundraising from the year before – were Moore Middle School, Lincoln Southeast High School, Randolph Elementary School, Park Middle School, Wysong Elementary School and Pershing Elementary School. The 2019 event raised more than $180,000 for the Food Bank of Lincoln’s child hunger programs. Garner contributes $20,000 each year as an Extra Mile sponsor.
Author: Mark Schwaninger


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Garner Industries CEO Scott McLain announced the first-ever recipients of the Garner Industries Scholarship at Garner’s annual employee appreciation breakfast on Thursday, July 19. This educational scholarship was established to provide support for children of Garner Industries employees who are enrolled full-time in an associates or undergraduate program.

This year Garner was proud to award four $2,500 scholarships to the following students:

• Nhu Tran is working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an expected graduation in December 2020.
• Constance Cushman is completing general education requirements this year at Southeast Community College. She plans to transfer to the University of Nebraska to complete her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies.
• Tyson Krehnke will be a senior accounting major at Nebraska Wesleyan. Tyson plans to pursue a CPA.
• Tony Ong will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a freshman this fall, majoring in computer science.

Applications were evaluated based on academic performance, community engagement, and educational goals. Garner Industries plans to continue to award the Garner Scholarship on an annual basis as a part of its ongoing initiative of supporting employees and their families.