Hoosier companies are encouraged to “unveil” what makes them a great employer with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce opening up nominations for its annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition.
The awards program – in its 20th year and themed “Unveiling Excellence” – honors top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Company evaluations and the selection process are administered by Workforce Research Group.
“The Best Places to Work in Indiana program is an ideal way to showcase the many great companies we have here in the Hoosier state and what they do to make the lives of their workers and communities in which they live and work that much better,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. “I find the creative and innovative ways these companies draw and retain talent and improve the lives of not just their employees, but those of their families as well, truly inspiring.
“Participating in this annual competition has real value for the companies involved. It’s an excellent way to attract top talent, enhance employee pride and ownership in your organization and impress clients.”
To take part, employers complete a questionnaire and fill out an anonymous engagement and satisfaction survey. All companies that apply will receive a thorough report analyzing strengths and opportunities for improvement in their workplace culture.
Winners are chosen in four groups: small companies of between 15 and 74 U.S. employees; medium companies of between 75 and 249 U.S. employees; large companies of between 250 and 999 U.S. employees; and major companies with 1,000 or more U.S. employees.
The application deadline is Friday, November 22. To apply, visit www.bestplacestoworkindiana.com.
The selected companies will be honored on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Best Places to Work awards dinner, which in keeping with the theme will be a masquerade, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.
Winners will also be recognized via a special supplement to the Indiana Chamber’s award-winning BizVoice® magazine and through Inside INdiana Business – both of which reach statewide audiences.
Program partners with the Indiana Chamber are Workforce Research Group, HR Indiana SHRM, Institute for Workforce Excellence, Wellness Council of Indiana, BizVoice® and Inside INdiana Business, A division of IBJ Media.
First Merchants Bank and True Rx Health Strategists are the Best Places to Work in Indiana dinner gold sponsors. The silver sponsors are LHD Benefit Advisors and TrueScripts; and visibility sponsors are Busey Bank, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Indiana Members Credit Union and Reis-Nichols Jewelers.
Additional sponsorships are available by contacting Tim Brewer at
Top Best Places to Work in Indiana winners for 2024 in the small, medium, large and major categories were, respectively: JA Benefits, a Bedford-based insurance and employee benefits company; TrueScripts, a prescription benefit management service in Washington; Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, a casino and racing park in Anderson; and ARCO Design/Build, a national design/build construction firm with a location in Indianapolis.