Elevate receives 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award: It’s a big deal

CHICAGO – Today, Elevate received the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award, issued by USA TODAY and Energage, which honors organizations and companies committed to uplifting their workforce. Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago that seeks to create a just and equitable world in which everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities — no matter who they are or where they live. Elevate designs and implements programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most. And this recognition demonstrates their ongoing commitment to being one of the best organizations. It serves as a motivator to uplift employees’ experience and maintain the high standards that have defined Elevate’s success for the last 20 years.

“We are thrilled and honored to be recognized as a Top Workplaces USA 2024 winner,” said Anne Evens, Chief Executive Officer of Elevate. “This achievement is a testament to the incredible team of ‘Elevators’ and we remain focused on cultivating a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered.”

The prestigious award, presented by a partnership between USA TODAY and Energage, — a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces — exemplifies Elevate’s commitment to fostering a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace environment.

“My journey at Elevate over the past year has been extraordinary. Beyond the inspiring culture and collaborative spirit, what truly sets Elevate apart is its genuine care for each employee’s well-being and growth,” shares Juan Ramirez, who was hired in June as the Learning and Development Lead at Elevate. “It’s a place where I’ve found professional fulfillment and a sense of belonging and support that feels deeply personal. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a caring community, Elevate has truly become more than just a workplace to me — it’s become a family.”

The selection for the Top Workplaces USA list is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage.

“At Elevate, everyone is here for a greater purpose,” said Kayla Creek, the Talent Acquisition lead at Elevate. “It is exciting to recruit for a company who is passionate about the impact they make in the community. Sharing our passion with potential employees makes every day at Elevate exciting and meaningful.”

Elevate’s consistent dedication to providing a positive work environment has resonated with its employees, leading to this well-deserved recognition. Elevate strongly emphasizes employees’ well-being, professional development, and a culture that encourages open communication and teamwork.

About Elevate

Elevate is a nonprofit organization that works nationally and is headquartered in Chicago. Elevate designs and implements programs to ensure that everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities —no matter who they are or where they live.

About Energage

 Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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