Fresno employers were among 78 businesses statewide that won 2008 Fit Business Awards.

Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corp. and LiDestri Foods Inc. were honored for "recognizing the value of a fit and healthy workplace" by the California Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness in partnership with The Health Trust and Silicon Valley Leadership Group, officials said.

Each award winner was presented with a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate of recognition. Grunfos and LiDestri each won silver. The Valley companies will be honored formally Monday in Santa Clara.

"Because of workplace wellness, most employers are finding a ... business savings due to reductions in workers compensation, healthcare insurance rates, increased productivity and lower, long-term healthcare costs. In today's tough economic times, every business dollar saved counts," said Mike MeCey, a spokesman for the event, in an e-mail.