Kmart is recognized by the state of Florida Governor’s office for their support of people with disabilities

Kmart was recognized by Charlie Crist, Governor of Florida with an Exceptional Employer Award for being one of the top companies in the state that hires associates with disabilities along with our company’s overall support of people with disabilities.

Annually, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and Vocational Rehabilitation seek nominations of employers from across the state that show a commitment to hiring people with disabilities. The selection process for the award includes: company history of commitment, the number of individuals hired and retained, and the overall attitude of the organization related to disability issues. “It was truly an honor to represent our brand as one of Florida’s elite companies who are ensuring ‘no disabled is ever disqualified’,” said Dave Rodney, Kmart Regional Coach

This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of the following Florida Kmart stores:

Left to right is 1. John Marks (Mayor of Tallahassee) 2. Charlie Crist (Florida Governor) 3.Jim DeBeaugrine (Director, Agency for Persons with Disabilities) 4. Ken Morris (Kmart District Coach for West Palm) 5. Dave Rodney (Kmart Regional Coach) 6.Bill Palmer (Director, Vocational Rehabilitation)