On June 10, 2026, the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) named six organizations to the 2026 REWARD Honor Roll at the annual Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Murfreesboro. The recognition, BWC says, celebrates organizations that have built exemplary return-to-work programs.
| 2026 REWARD Honor Roll | Note from BWC |
|---|---|
| Averitt Express, Inc. | Three-time honoree |
| Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA, Inc. | Three-time honoree |
| TK Elevator | Two-time honoree |
| Mars Wrigley | Recognized across three key locations |
| FirstFleet, Inc. | Recognized across 11 key locations |
| Southern Champion Tray | 2026 inductee |
Source: Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, 2026 REWARD Honor Roll Inductees.
What REWARD stands for
REWARD is an acronym for Return Employees to Work And Reduce Disabilities. According to BWC, the program equips Tennessee companies with tools and strategies to safely transition injured workers back to productivity. The Bureau frames the honor roll as proof that investing in employee recovery is both a cultural win and a business strategy.
Why return-to-work programs show up in insurance conversations
A serious workplace injury is a medical event and a payroll event. When an employer has a structured path back to modified duty, claim duration and disruption can shrink. Honor-roll recognition is not a discount coupon, and this article does not promise a premium outcome. It is a public signal that BWC is elevating return-to-work practice statewide.
What Tennessee employers can do next
- Ask your carrier or TPA whether your return-to-work plan matches the practices BWC highlights through REWARD.
- Know the weekly benefit rates that apply to new injuries: Tennessee raised its workers’ comp weekly benefit caps for injuries on or after July 1, 2026.
- Verify coverage is active before a claim hits: TDCI’s workers’ comp page says verify coverage online — a certificate may not warn you of cancellation.
- If you cannot find coverage in the voluntary market: TDCI explains how Tennessee employers buy workers’ comp and reach the residual market.
- Attorney-fee exposure on unreasonable denials: Tennessee’s workers’ comp court can now award attorney fees when an employer unreasonably denies a claim.
- Medical bill disputes have their own forum: Tennessee’s workers’ comp Medical Payment Committee meets Nov. 3 to hear medical bill disputes.
This article is informational only. It does not promise coverage, eligibility, or a workers’ compensation premium result. Your policy and Tennessee law control.
Related reading from All Seasons
- Tennessee raised its workers’ comp weekly benefit caps for injuries on or after July 1, 2026.
- TDCI’s workers’ comp page says verify coverage online — a certificate may not warn you of cancellation.
- TDCI explains how Tennessee employers buy workers’ comp and reach the residual market.
- Tennessee’s workers’ comp court can now award attorney fees when an employer unreasonably denies a claim.
- Tennessee’s workers’ comp Medical Payment Committee meets Nov. 3 to hear medical bill disputes.
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What is the 2026 REWARD Honor Roll?
It is a Bureau of Workers' Compensation recognition for organizations with exemplary return-to-work programs. Six organizations were named on June 10, 2026, in Murfreesboro.
Which employers were inducted?
Averitt Express, Inc.; Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA, Inc.; TK Elevator; Mars Wrigley; FirstFleet, Inc.; and Southern Champion Tray.
What does REWARD stand for?
Return Employees to Work And Reduce Disabilities, according to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Where was the honor roll announced?
At the annual Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference in Murfreesboro on June 10, 2026.
Does Honor Roll status lower my workers' comp premium?
BWC's announcement does not say that. Premium depends on your carrier, class codes, payroll, and experience. This article does not promise a premium outcome.
What is the program’s purpose?
BWC says REWARD equips Tennessee companies with tools and strategies to safely transition injured workers back to productivity.
Is this legal or coverage advice?
No. It summarizes a BWC news announcement for general information only.
How can All Seasons help after reading this?
Call 865-263-1400 or visit asigtn.com/get-a-quote/ for a free personal policy review. Informational only; no coverage promises. Seasons change. So should your coverage.
