Tucson Businesses Recognized as Top Workplaces

Annual awards program honors outstanding employers in the region

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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For the fourth year, Tucson.com and the Arizona Daily Star will recognize outstanding workplaces in the Tucson region through their annual Top Workplace awards program. Nominations are now open for any organization with 35 or more employees, with the deadline set for February 27. The awards celebrate companies that provide an excellent people-first workplace experience, as evaluated through a 26-question employee survey conducted by research partner Energage.

Why it matters

The Top Workplace awards highlight the importance of creating positive, supportive work environments that prioritize employee satisfaction and engagement. In a competitive job market, these awards help Tucson-area businesses attract and retain top talent by showcasing their commitment to workplace culture and values.

The details

To qualify as a Top Workplace, organizations must have at least 35 employees and their workers must complete a 26-question survey evaluating factors like company leadership, compensation, training, and work-life balance. The survey is administered by Energage, a Pennsylvania-based research firm that conducts similar programs in 65 markets across the country. In 2025, 24 Tucson-area businesses were recognized as Top Workplaces.

  • Nominations are open now and the deadline is February 27, 2026.
  • The 2025 Top Workplace awards were announced in the fall.

The players

Tucson.com

The online news platform of the Arizona Daily Star newspaper, which is co-hosting the Top Workplaces awards program.

Arizona Daily Star

The Tucson-based daily newspaper that is co-hosting the Top Workplaces awards program with Tucson.com.

Energage

The Pennsylvania-based research firm that conducts the employee survey and administers the Top Workplaces program in 65 markets nationwide.

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What they’re saying

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a celebration of excellence. It serves as a reminder of the vital role a people-first workplace experience plays in achieving success.”

— Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage (Tucson.com)

What’s next

The winners of the 2026 Top Workplace awards will be announced in the fall.

The takeaway

The annual Top Workplaces program in Tucson highlights the importance of fostering positive, employee-centric work environments that can help local businesses attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market.