Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award.  The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures.  This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate.  The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.  USA TODAY showcased the winners online and at the National Awards Summit in Las Vegas. 
 
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, LLC, the human resources research and technology company that began the Top Workplaces program in 2006.  The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about workplace experience themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
 
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 20 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, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.