Columbus CEO’s Top Workplaces 2026 awards recognize 89 organizations rated highly by their own workers based on national benchmarks.
Additionally, our research partner, Energage, presented Special Awards to 16 of these organizations for receiving outstanding scores in specific areas. Recipients of these 14 Special Awards were chosen based on standout scores for employee responses to specific survey statements. Employees rate these statements on a seven-point scale, from strongly disagree to strongly agree.
Also, we recognize 17 first-time winners and the eight organizations with the most Top Workplaces appearances.
16 Winners Who Earned Special Awards
Leadership
I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.
Large Organizations category: Mark Kunar, DHL Supply Chain North America
Midsize Organizations category: Donna Grimmett, KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Small Organizations category: Ranjith Yengoti, SMACT Works
Direction
I believe this company is going in the right direction.
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
New Ideas
New ideas are encouraged at this company.
Advanced Technology Products
Managers
My manager helps me learn and grow. My manager cares about my concerns.
Worthington Steel
Doers
At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
Reminger Co. LPA
Meaningfulness
My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful.
VITAS Healthcare
Values
This company operates by strong values.
DNV
Clued-in Senior Management
Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.
Wilcox Communities
Communication
I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.
Boss Gal Beauty Bar
Appreciation
I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.
Renier Construction Corp.
Work/Life Flexibility
I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
Revolution Mortgage
Well-Being
This company does a great job of prioritizing employee well-being.
Thrive Companies
Benefits Package
I am very satisfied with my benefits package.
Hamilton Capital
Social Responsibility
My employer is socially responsible in the community.
The Richwood Banking Co.
Winningest Companies in Top Workplaces History
These are the 2026 Top Workplaces winners with the most honors throughout the program’s 14-year history in Columbus CEO.
14 years
Worthington Enterprises (12 as Worthington Industries)
13 years
KPMG LLP
The Richwood Banking Co.
12 years
Fifth Third Bank
Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc.
Manifest Solutions Corp.
10 years
Romanoff Group
Lindsay Automotive
First-Time Winners
Seventeen of our 2026 Top Workplaces are being honored for the first time.
Large Organizations Category
EisnerAmper
Gifthealth
Graybar
Greenix
Morgan Properties
SAM
Sonesta International Hotels Corp.
Towne Properties
VITAS Healthcare
Woda Cooper Companies Inc.
Midsize Organizations Category
Modern Office Methods
Sarnova
Small Organizations Category
Advanced Technology Products
Dynotec
Famous Supply
SMACT Works
Synergy Electrical
This story is from the Top Workplaces 2026 section in the Spring 2026 issue of Columbus CEO. Subscribe now.
This article originally appeared on Columbus CEO: 16 Organizations Win Special Awards in Columbus CEO’s Top Workplaces 2026
Reporting by Staff, Columbus CEO / Columbus CEO
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