Built In’s Best Places to Work Awards Program Now Open for Entries
Chicago, IL — September 15, 2025 — Built In, the AI-powered platform connecting tech professionals with companies they want to work for, today announced the opening of nominations for its 2026 Best Places to Work awards program. Now in its seventh year, the program celebrates U.S. employers whose culture, benefits and compensation set the standard for today’s workforce.
Any U.S. employer — from startups to enterprise, remote-first, in-person or hybrid — is invited to participate, visit this page to learn more about how to be considered. All steps must be completed by October 31, 2025.
Best Places to Work is one of many critical signals in today’s AI-first job market. Candidates now rely on tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews to guide career decisions, from discovering opportunities to choosing which offers to accept. Recognition as a Best Place to Work helps ensure an employer’s brand surfaces in those moments of discovery and is trusted as candidates weigh their options.
“Reputation matters more than ever,” said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder and CEO of Built In. “Best Places to Work isn’t just an award, it’s one of several ways for companies to earn credibility that carries across platforms, algorithms and conversations with candidates. In a market transformed by AI, this credibility helps employers compete and win top talent.”
There are multiple Best Places to Work lists to be considered for, depending on company size and location. In addition to recognizing the top employers across the U.S. and remote companies, we also individually recognize employers within the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC, as well as remote.
Key Dates:
- Nominations open: September 15, 2025
- Nominations close: October 31, 2025
- Winners announced: January 2026
To apply, visit: https://employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work/
Built In is the AI-powered career platform that connects innovative companies with professionals navigating their careers in a world reshaped by AI. For candidates, we provide AI-driven job recommendations and resources that support smarter career decisions. For employers, we deliver the always-on recruitment and reputation platform that ensures your brand is visible, trusted, and chosen. By combining employer brand insights, editorial content, and structured profiles, Built In helps you protect your pipeline, convert candidate demand, and make hiring better for everyone.
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