TOP LOCAL WORKPLACE AWARDS

Recognizing great places to work.

Every year during National Small Business Week, we celebrate local businesses that go above and beyond for their teams.

Great teams take work.

Top Local Workplace Awards don’t just go to well-run businesses. They go to businesses who put in the extra time and effort to make sure their employees feel supported and valued. It’s that kind of dedication that makes the whole neighborhood stronger.

What makes a great workplace in 2026?

We surveyed 1,200+ managers and hourly employees to learn what they value most.Through our proprietary scoring system, we then evaluated 150k+ businesses in our network, analyzing more than 1 billion data points to identify the Top Local Workplaces of the year.

Pride

86% of hourly workers are proud to work for small businesses, and most plan to stay put in the next 3–6 months.

Community

60% of employees said a strong sense of team and community defines a great workplace.

Stability

Competitive pay and scheduling flexibility are top factors employees consider when choosing where to work.

See our 2026 Workplace Pulse

Meet a few winners.

Learn how these Homebase businesses have built great workplaces.

“We focused on culture first, and that’s what makes our team special.”

Keegan Fong, Owner

Woon, Los Angeles

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. And so that's something that we truly live by.”

Ivy Walls, Co-Founder

Black Farmer Box, Houston, TX

“Everyone feels empowered to treat it like their own business, and we all do.”

Dominic C. Howarth, Book Buyer

Book + Bottle, St. Petersburg, FL

“I often compare our pizzeria to a current day vinyl record store. We offer guests of all ages more than just pizza, but a memorable dining experience.”

Paulie Gee, Owner

Paulie Gee's Slice Shop, Brooklyn, NY