Hendrick Health Earns 20th Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Hendrick is the sole healthcare organization worldwide to receive the honor every year since the award's inception.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Hendrick Health, a healthcare system based in Abilene, Texas, has been awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the 20th consecutive year. This makes Hendrick the only healthcare organization globally to receive the recognition annually since the award's inception. Of the 80 international winners announced in 2026, Hendrick Health is one of nine healthcare systems in the nation and three in Texas to receive the award.

Why it matters

Hendrick Health's two-decade run of success highlights the organization's ongoing commitment to cultivating an exceptional workplace culture and employee engagement, setting a standard for healthcare providers and other organizations across industries. Gallup's research shows that highly engaged organizations significantly outperform their peers on important business outcomes.

The details

The 2026 GEWA award signifies that Hendrick continues to be the sole healthcare organization worldwide – and one of only two companies globally – to have received recognition from Gallup every year since the award's inception. Winning this award 20 years in a row is an extraordinary tribute to Hendrick's team of dedicated, exceptional employees, who consistently demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence each day.

  • Hendrick Health has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 20 consecutive years.
  • The 2026 GEWA award was announced in 2026.

The players

Hendrick Health

A locally owned healthcare system in Abilene, Texas, directed by a local, volunteer board and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hendrick Health operates three tertiary-care facilities and Hendrick Clinic, a multi-specialty medical group.

Gallup

A global analytics and advisory firm that provides data-driven insights and advice to leaders and organizations.

Courtney Head

Vice president for Hendrick Health.

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What they’re saying

“Winning this award 20 years in a row is an extraordinary tribute to our team of dedicated, exceptional employees, who consistently demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence each day.”

— Courtney Head, Vice President (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

Hendrick Health plans to continue its focus on cultivating an exceptional workplace culture and maintaining its streak of Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognition.

The takeaway

Hendrick Health's two-decade run of Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognition underscores the healthcare system's unwavering commitment to employee engagement and organizational excellence, setting a high bar for the industry and demonstrating that prioritizing both people and performance can lead to long-term success.