Melaleuca Awards and Recognition
US Chamber of Commerce: Blue Chip Award
Melaleuca was chosen by the US Chamber of Commerce to receive the prestigious Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative Award. The award recognized Melaleuca’s ability to “manage resources to overcome adversities” and for the “competent, resilient management” of Melaleuca’s leadership.
ESGR: Patriot Award
Melaleuca IT Director James Andersen was honored with the Patriot Award for his exemplary respect, appreciation, and compassion for the wife of a deployed Army sergeant on his team.
Alturas Institute: John and Abigail Adams Award
Frank and Belinda VanderSloot were honored by the Alturas Institute for creating a consumer protection fund that defends Idahoans from excessive attorney fees in medical debt collection cases.
Boy Scouts of America: Distinguished Citizen Award
The Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America presented the Distinguished Citizen Award to Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot for exemplifying the 12 points of the Scout law and for supporting the community through various efforts.
Idaho State University: Business Leader of the Year
Idaho State University named Frank as Idaho’s Business Leader of the Year! The ward recognized Frank’s many contributions, entrepreneurship, and positive impact on the state of Idaho and Idahoans.
Inc. 500 Hall of Fame
Each year in October, Inc. Magazine releases its Inc. 500 issue, which lists the fastest-growing privately held US companies. Melaleuca has been on the Inc. 500 five times. At the time of Melaleuca’s recognition, only 55 companies had ever been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Forbes: America’s Best Employers for Women
The Wellness Company landed on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2021, highlighting the company’s policies regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, and salary. Melaleuca was also the only company in Idaho to make the list.
Idaho Business Review: CEO of Influence
Idaho Business Review recognized Frank VanderSloot as one of the state’s top business leaders for his community leadership, vision, and innovation and for Melaleuca’s financial performance.
Forbes: America’s Best Employers
For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine identified Melaleuca on its list of America’s Best Employers and named Melaleuca as one of the very best companies in the country to work for, highlighting the company’s policies and healthy culture.
Alturas Institute: Susan B. Anthony Award
For its commitment to women in the workplace, Melaleuca received the prestigious 2023 Susan B. Anthony Award from the Alturas Institute.
Bonneville County Heritage Association: Hometown Hero
Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot was honored as a Hometown Hero in a special awards ceremony that highlighted his contributions to East Idaho.
American Red Cross: Circle of Humanitarians Award
The American Red Cross awarded Melaleuca the Circle of Humanitarians Award for the company’s overwhelming response to Hurricane Katrina.
