Build the Reputation That Attracts the Nation’s Best Talent

Start by nominating your organization to win
a Top Workplaces award

Credibility: The Top Workplaces difference

Some employer recognition programs use judges, self-serving essays, or pay-to-play schemes to determine the winners. Here’s what makes Top Workplaces more credible:

Credibility through feedback

Top Workplaces awards are trusted because they are based on authentic employee feedback from a research-backed survey. 

Credibility through visibility

Gain respected recognition and positive exposure as a top employer known for putting people first, boosting your visibility where it matters most.

Credibility: The Top Workplaces difference

Some employer recognition programs use judges, self-serving essays, or pay-to-play schemes to determine the winners. Here’s what makes Top Workplaces more credible:

Credibility through feedback

Top Workplaces awards are trusted because they are based on authentic employee feedback from a research-backed survey. 

Credibility through visibility

Top Workplaces awards are published by leading outlets like USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. 

Employer recognition driven by employee feedback

  • Data drives the results, not subjective essays or judges.
  • Completing one survey unlocks eligibility for 80+ awards.
  • Participation is confidential and free.
  • Winners are published by leading media outlets.

2025 Minnesota Top Workplaces Award Timeline

Step 1: Sign Up

Until January 31st, 2025

Step 2: Survey Employees

Complete by April 7th, 2025

Step 3: Receive Outcome

Mid-April, 2025

Step 4: Celebrate!

June, 2025

Participation details

Minimum Employees

To participate, your company must have a minimum of 50 employees in the Minnesota area to participate.

Participation Cost

There is no cost to participate or win a Top Workplaces award.

Award Eligibility

Participating counties include: State of Minnesota

For more participation details, please see our Frequently Asked Questions

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