Award for Workplace Excellence
“We’ve received many awards over our 70-year history, but this Award is especially meaningful for the Credit Union because it recognizes our Associates’ extreme satisfaction with our culture and organization.”
– Shruti Miyashiro, President, and CEO of Orange County’s Credit Union (Award for Workplace Excellence winner)
The Peter Barron Stark Companies’ Award for Workplace Excellence is a prestigious award given to companies who utilize our employee opinion survey program and exceed an overall favorable response of at least 80%. This award is different from many other workplace awards because it is a true indicator of workplace excellence through employee’s opinions, rather than a tally of votes online. Winners of the Award for Workplace Excellence use this award to advertise their company and to position themselves as an organization that values employee engagement when recruiting, attracting high-quality employees who are interested in maintaining workplace excellence.
Congratulations to our Award for Workplace Excellence Winners!
2020 Winners
USE Credit Union
WD-40 Company
2019 Winners
3Rivers Credit Union
AEA Federal Credit Union
American First Credit Union
Columbia Credit Union
Community HousingWorks
Frontwave Credit Union
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc.
Mission Federal Credit Union
Orange County’s Credit Union
OneAZ Credit Union
Powder River Energy Corporation
Southland Credit Union
2018 Winners
California Coast Credit Union
Evofem Biosciences
Endless Pools
Frontwave Credit Union
prAna
Powder River Energy Corporation
Retrohpin
SESLOC Credit Union
USE Credit Union
Watkins Wellness
WD-40 Company
2017 Winners
3Rivers Credit Union
Cheetah Medical
Columbia Credit Union
Foothill Transit
H.G. Fenton
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Mission Federal Credit Union
Southland Credit Union
USE Credit Union
2016 Winners
California Coast Credit Union
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Pacific Marine Credit Union
Orange County’s Credit Union
Retrophin
SESLOC Credit Union (Read press release)
WD-40 Company
2015 Winners
Columbia Credit Union
DCI Group (Read press release)
Mission Federal Credit Union
North County Health Services (Read press release)
Powder River Energy Corporation (Read press release)
SESLOC Credit Union
3Rivers Credit Union
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Watkins Manufacturing
2014 Winners
WD-40 Company
Nevada State Bank (Read press release)
Arizona State Credit Union
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Alphatec Spine
Powder River Energy Corporation
Pacific Marine Credit Union
Retrophin
USE Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union
2013 Winners
American First Credit Union
Columbia Credit Union
DCI Group (Read press release)
H.G. Fenton Company
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Mission Federal Credit Union
3Rivers Federal Credit Union
Orange County’s Credit Union
2012 Winners
Arizona State Credit Union (Read the official press release)
California Coast Credit Union
DCI Group
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Nationstar Mortgage
Pacific Marine Credit Union
Watkins Manufacturing
WD-40 Company
Quotes from Past Award for Workplace Excellence Winners
“It’s wonderful to know from staffs’ anonymous comments, where we do exceptionally well and where we can improve. Knowing exactly where we need to improve allows us to keep this “top of mind” as it becomes part of a strategic plan with everyone and showing how we all are part of that (through actual numbers) makes everyone part of the organization and its success.”
– VP HRD, Columbia Credit Union
“The information received through the Employee Opinion Survey provided us with a snapshot of the organization, allowing us to clearly and quickly recognize areas of strengths and immediate areas for improvement. Without the survey results, the lengthy, time-consuming process of identifying these opportunities may have left us at a disadvantage in the industry.”
– EVP/Director of Human Resources, California Bank & Trust
“It is truly an honor to receive this award as it speaks to our associate-focused culture. We strive for on-the-job satisfaction and understand the importance of showing associates they are a significant part of the Credit Union’s success. Such an environment, in turn, allows associates to offer members the exemplary customer service that builds long-lasting relationships.”
– President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union
“Simply asking all employees how they feel about a variety of issues reinforces that we are a company that cares about and values their opinions. The survey offered everyone a confidential way to communicate their feelings. It also gave management a tangible understanding of what we do well and where we can improve. The key is how we’ve acted and will continue to act on the information.”
– President and COO, The Green Companies
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Many of our Award for Workplace Excellence Winners are using their awards in creative ways that draw high-quality employees to their company and gain more exposure for their organization.