PBA recognized five PBA members’ employees as the recipients of the 2025 Driver and Employee of Distinction Award. The recipients were honored at the at the 2026 Annual Conference, held June 23rd at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in the Pocono Mountains, PA. Each honoree received a plaque, lapel pin, bottle of wine and a watch.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

• Employee of Distinction: Andy Boyce Benedict's Bus Service
• Employee of Distinction: Lori Zeafla Benedict's Bus Service
• Employee of Distinction: Sherry Wertz Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn
• Employee of Distinction: Amanda Addleman Fullington Trailways
• Driver of Distinction: Steve Beschler Fullington Trailways

Thank you to Nicole Boyer of PBA Member Mt. Hope Estate and Winery for the customized label and wine!

The Driver and Employee of Distinction is an annual program that gives members the opportunity to recognize outstanding employees for their contributions to their company, passengers, the motorcoach industry, and the communities they serve.