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FORT WAYNE – For the second consecutive year, Parkview Health was named the No. 1 nonprofit in North America by Inspiring Workplaces Group.
Parkview also achieved its best ranking yet on the 2026 Top 100 list, placing No. 8 overall after placing at No. 18 in 2024 and No. 31 in 2025, according to a news release from Parkview.
Additionally, Parkview earned special recognition for its well-being programs for the third consecutive year and received special recognition for amplifying employee voice.
“Parkview is committed to fostering a world-class workplace culture, where our co-workers are inspired to grow in their professional and personal lives,” said Dena Jacquay, chief administrative officer, Parkview Health. “On top of our highest ranking, we’re proud to be highlighted for Employee Voice, as we deeply value the feedback received from our systemwide Listening Tour, culture surveys and stay interviews. Our co-workers play a major role in driving change at Parkview.”
Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), in association with Engagedly, recognized the Top 100 organizations leading with PeopleFirst cultures built on trust, purpose and belonging, the release states. Since 2015, Inspiring Workplaces has been honoring organizations that go beyond policies and programs to create environments where people feel valued, included and empowered to thrive.
From fostering inclusive environments to prioritizing well-being and amplifying employee voice, these organizations are setting a new standard for leadership and workplace experience across the region.
Organizations entered by sharing their PeopleFirst stories through a rigorous submission process based on six key elements IW believes are fundamental to creating an Inspiring Workplace: Culture & Purpose, Leadership, Wellbeing, Inclusion & Belonging, Employee Voice and Employee Experience. Entries were reviewed by an independent panel of expert judges, with scores determining the official rankings.
“Workplaces are changing at an unprecedented pace, with AI accelerating transformation across every industry,” said Matt Manners, founder, Inspiring Workplaces Group. “In times of constant change, organizations need more than strategy and technology alone. They need cultures that help people adapt, grow and perform. Our 2026 winners across North America are leading by example. They are proving that when businesses put PeopleFirst and build cultures based on trust, inclusion and belonging, they create the resilience and agility needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work.”
On top of ranking as the No. 1 nonprofit, Parkview was one of 17 companies earning special distinction for Inspiring Wellbeing and one of 13 recognized for Inspiring Employee Voice.
Parkview’s in-house MyWell-being department supports both the physical and mental health of its more than 17,500 co-workers across Indiana and northwest Ohio. With a wide range of programs including fitness challenges, intramural sports, monthly book clubs, renewal seminars, free access to the Calm app and the innovative Parkview Pups program among many others, Parkview empowers co-workers to maintain healthy bodies and minds.
