Energage and WTOP News to Honor D.C.’s 2026 Top Workplaces

Leading employer recognition award celebrates companies committed to exceptional employee experience and workplace excellence

Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, announced a new partnership with WTOP News to recognize the best employers across the greater Washington, D.C., area. The award spotlights companies that prioritize the workplace experience and build exceptional workplace cultures where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

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“Partnering with WTOP expands the reach and impact of this program, helping area employers strengthen their employer brand, increase visibility, and attract top talent.” – Eric Rubino, Energage CEO

Top Workplaces winners are determined by employee feedback collected through the confidential, research-backed Energage Workplace Survey. It measures key culture drivers proven to predict organizational success and employee engagement. The methodology is informed by insights from millions of employees across more than 70,000 organizations and refined over 20 years of research.

“Top Workplaces helps organizations stand out in a highly competitive talent market by giving employees a voice and employers credible recognition,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “Partnering with WTOP expands the reach and impact of this program, helping area employers strengthen their employer brand, increase visibility, and attract top talent.”

All organizations with 50 or more employees in the Washington, D.C., region are eligible to participate, including public, private, nonprofit, and government employers. There is no cost to nominate, participate, or win the award. Nominations will be accepted now through January 30, 2026, and the winners will be announced in June 2026.

“WTOP is proud to carry forward the Top Workplaces program, recognizing and supporting exceptional local employers. As the go-to place for news and information in Washington, D.C., this partnership felt like a natural fit,” said Joel Oxley, president of WTOP and Hubbard Radio Washington D.C.

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