11 scored questions, rated 1–10
4 categories by type and size
3 reports for every nominee
139 organizations named NAA Top Employers since 2020
Recent NAA Top Employers winners
Why nominate
More than an awards program.
Valuable employee data
Direct NPS-derived feedback from employees across a wide range of functional areas.
See the surveyEnhance your business
Use data from the employee survey to make changes that will move your business.
How scoring worksWide media exposure
Reach business journals, broadcast media, local newspapers and TV websites nationwide.
See past winnersImproved branding
Drive employee recruitment and retention by advertising your organization as one of the best in the industry. Show the world how great you and your employees really are!
Get the guideThe method
Net Promoter Score, built for employees.
NAA’s Top Employers utilize surveys based on a Net Promoter Score (NPS) that anonymously measures employee experience. Scores are consolidated and ranked with a proprietary weighted formula. It is not an average or sum of all scores. Tap a score to see where an employee lands.
The survey
11 questions decide the winners.
Takes a few minutes on any computer, tablet or phone. Demographic questions aren't scored; use them to segment your results.
See a sample survey- Overall, how satisfied are you with your organization/employer?
- Overall, how satisfied are you with your role?
- How likely are you to recommend your employer to a friend looking for a new job?
- How likely are you to recommend the products or services of your employer to a friend or family member?
- How likely are you to recommend your current supervisor for a raise or promotion?
- How meaningful is your work?
- How openly is information and knowledge shared within the company?
- How interested is your manager in your professional development?
- How familiar are you with the company's strategic, high-level goals?
- How competitive is your salary compared to jobs you might find elsewhere?
- How much do you feel respected and valued?
Categories & participation
A #1 and a Top 10 in Every Category
Nominees are divided into four categories: one for suppliers and three for management companies based on organization size. In each category, NAA recognizes the #1 Top Employer, along with nine additional organizations to complete the Top 10. Organizations that do not rank in the Top 10 but meet or exceed the industry benchmark will be recognized as finalists. To be eligible for recognition, a minimum share of employees must complete the survey so each organization's results are reliable enough to compare.
Up to 100 employees
101–500 employees
More than 500 employees
These minimums apply to management companies and suppliers alike.
What nominees and winners receive
Every nominee receives
- Anonymous employee raw data
- Employee satisfaction summary report
- Industry benchmark report
Every winner receives
- Official NAA Top Employers Trophy
- Inclusion in NAA's official press release
- Recognition in NAA newsletters and publications
- Acknowledgement on NAA's website
- Promotion across NAA's social media platforms
- Royalty-free use of the award logo for your website and marketing materials
4 steps to winning.
Step 1: Enter
By Jan 15, 2027 · Open now
Brief company profile plus the $299 entry fee.
Step 2: Survey
Feb 1 – 26, 2027
Template emails to invite your team, with progress updates.
Step 3: Learn
March 10, 2027
Finalists notified. Reports and raw data delivered.
Step 4: Celebrate
March 31, 2027
Publicity starts across NAA channels.
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Deadlines, categories, the full survey and payment options, all in one PDF.
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2026 top ten
The company you'll keep.
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- KEO Management, LLC
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“Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.”
FAQ
A $299 nomination fee is collected when your nomination is submitted online. Major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted online, or choose check or wire on the nomination form and we'll email you an invoice.
Management companies and suppliers use the same minimums: 50% of employees for organizations with up to 100 employees; 25% or 50 responses, whichever is more, for 101 to 500 employees; and 15% or 125 responses, whichever is more, for more than 500 employees. All full-time or full-time-equivalent employees should be surveyed.
Yes. Surveys are 100% anonymous and secure, and no personally identifiable information is collected.
Voting is limited to one vote per person, tracked by device and IP address. Abuse of the system results in immediate disqualification.
Every nominee receives its own survey data, including the raw data, a summary report and an industry benchmark report to compare results against peers.
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