In November 2009, the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) recognized the Company’s commitment to providing a healthy workplace with the “Well Workplace” Award. With this designation, Benefitfocus, the largest healthcare benefits software provider in the U.S., joins some of the largest and most prestigious organizations identified as one of America’s Healthiest Companies in 2009. Read more

The InnoVision Technology Awards distinguished Benefitfocus as a finalist in its Technology Development Award category in November 2009. This premier awards program is focused exclusively on celebrating achievements in innovation and technological excellence in the South Carolina Upstate region. The InnoVision Awards recognize companies and organizations for their development of a new or improved technology-based product, process or service that may be utilized for internal purposes or commercial use. Read more

In October 2009, Charleston Regional Business Journal recognized Nina Sossamon-Pogue, vice president of Benefitfocus Media, as a finalist for its Influential Women in Business award. The finalists, organized into four classifications, represent local women who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community. Sossamon-Pogue was a finalist in the Executive of the Year category.

CDHC Solutions and EmployersWeb.com recognized Shawn Jenkins, Benefitfocus president and CEO, as a winner of its Solutions Superstars Awards in August 2009. The awards honor the effective leaders and successful programs in the healthcare, benefits and compensation arenas. Jenkins was a winner in the Innovator Award category. Read more

Benefitfocus announced in August 2009 the successful completion of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type I certification, which was completed by independent accounting and auditing firm Ernst & Young, LLP. Completion of this audit review process demonstrates Benefitfocus’ commitment to regimented processes and anticipatory service to its partner customers. Read more

Shawn A. Jenkins, president and CEO of Benefitfocus, was chosen to join the board of directors for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation in November 2008. Jenkins was unanimously elected by the board to a three-year term. Read more

In May 2007, only seven years after co-founding the company, Shawn Jenkins was awarded one of two ThinkTEC Awards given annually. Each year two people – one from the private sector and one from the public sector - are selected for their leadership in advancing a knowledge-based economy in the Charleston region. Read more

The South Carolina Technology Alliance officially recognized Benefitfocus as the fastest-growing technology company in the state in September 2005. Research of the Alliance’s databases and technology records, as well as other state economic development databases available to SCTA, supported its top ranking of Benefitfocus. Read more

In August 2005, the Charleston Digital Corridor and the Charleston Regional Business Journal recognized Benefitfocus as the 2005 Innovator of the Year. The award honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated the spirit of innovation by creating new products, services, programs, or processes that have had a positive effect on their business, industry or community. Benefitfocus was selected from a field of more than 60 nominees.