Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA (April 9, 2026) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program has an 18-year history of surveying more than 27 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across more than 70,000 organizations.
“This recognition reflects the strong sense of connection and purpose our team members experience at Chartway,” said Rebecca Riordan, chief people & culture officer at Chartway Credit Union. “The Chartway team shapes our culture every day, and being named a USA Today Top Workplace based entirely on their feedback demonstrates our commitment to a workplace of belonging where individuals feel heard, supported, and inspired to do their best work.”
“Earning a USA Today Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition card. It’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
Top Workplaces USA 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 determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
In addition to the 2026 Top Workplaces USA award, Chartway received several Top Workplaces awards in 2025 including the Inside Business Top Workplaces Award for Hampton Roads for the seventh consecutive year and a sixth consecutive Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces Award in Utah, and a Top Workplaces Industry Award for Financial Services for the fifth time. The credit union also earned Top Workplaces Cultural Excellence Awards in the fall and spring, recognizing excellence in innovation and appreciation.
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Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $3.2 billion credit union proudly serves more than 265,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker’s Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Driving innovation for the future of financial services, Chartway Ventures, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO), invests in technology and innovative financial solutions that create value for Chartway members and the credit union industry. Reflecting a bright way forward, Chartway’s Promise Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has granted $17 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Energage
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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 18 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 or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
