JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 22, 2024) — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has won a 2024 Theo Award, which recognizes companies that have implemented innovative strategies to help employees return to work after injuries.

The publication that gives the award, Risk & Insurance, chose Superior because of its comprehensive return-to-work program, which ensures injured employees receive immediate care, stay connected and feel supported during their recovery. Superior has rolled out several key programs to improve employees’ return-to-work process, including home delivery of medication and telemedicine services. 

“Telemedicine allows the employee to get treatment sooner, which can reduce the severity of injuries,” says Sherice Rivas, Corporate Risk Manager at Superior. “Offering employees the opportunity to be treated by bilingual Spanish-English doctors is just one of the ways we can minimize their anxiety and deliver on our promise to treat them like family.”

Once an employee returns to work, Superior offers accommodations such as light-duty jobsite work or virtual assignments that align with their current abilities. Employees also take part in safety training in order to remain actively involved in their work and continue their professional growth.

The Theo Awards were handed out in October at The National Comp 2024 Conference at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.