Employer of the Year Awards

The Employer of the Year Award recognizes associate companies which actively support their employees as IRWA members. Each company demonstrates strong employee support and commitment at chapter, regional and international levels of the Association in terms of participation, financing, time allowance, facilities, service, etc.

The award is presented in two categories of associate membership:

  • Employer of the Year Award for Companies with 20 or More Employees
  • Employer of the Year Award for Companies with Less Than 20 Employees

This year's winners are:

Employer of the Year Award - Companies with less than 20 employees

2022
WSB, Chapter 4, Region 7

Employer of the Year Award - Companies with 20 or more employees

2022
HDR, Chapter 4, Region 7


Employer of the Year Award - Companies with 20 or more employees
2022 - HDR, Chapter 4, Region 7
2021 - Clark Land Resources, Inc.
2020 - NiSource, Inc
2019 - Puget Sound Energy
2018 - O.R. Colan Associates, LLC
2018 - O.R. Colan Associates, LLC
2017 - HDR, Inc.
2016 - Stanley Consultants
2015 - Volkert, Inc
2014 - Consumers Energy



Employer of the Year Award - Companies with less than 20 employees
2022 - WSB, Chapter 4, Region 7
2021 - CMD West
2020 - Yasmin L. Stump Law Group, PC
2019 - United Power, Inc.
2018 - Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
2017 - Bohannan Huston
2016 - Bender Rosenthal, Inc.
2015 - Electrical Consultants, Inc.
2014 - Basin Electric Power Cooperative
2013 - Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Employer of the Year Qualifications and Selection Process:

a) Nominees for this award must be an active supporter of its employees as members of the IRWA and will have demonstrated strong employee support and commitment at the chapter, region and international levels of the Association in terms of participation, financing, time allowance, facilities, service, etc.

b) The deadline for submitting nominations shall be on or before the first business day in February, verified by the postage date. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.

  • Employer of the Year Award Nomination (20 or Less Employees)
  • Employer of the Year Award Nomination (More than 20 Employees)

c) The INEC shall select the winner of this award at its annual Spring meeting. The INEC shall report its findings and make its recommendations to the International Executive Committee within 30 days after the deadline date (prior to the IEC's April meeting).

d) The awards are presented at the Annual Conference Awards Luncheon. A plaque is awarded to the winner in each category.

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