Each year, the Healthiest Employers awards program recognizes organizations that are prioritizing employee well-being and investing in healthier workplaces. We're proud to celebrate the employers recognized in the 2026 Colorado program and the positive impact they have on their workforce and communities.
2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado
1. Shamrock Foods Company
Taking the top spot in this year's program, Shamrock Foods Company earned the highest overall score among participating organizations. The organization employs 5,869 people.
2. Genuine McCarthy Enterprises
Genuine McCarthy Enterprises earned second place overall in the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado awards program. The company employs 8,658 people and joins this year's list of organizations recognized for their achievement in the program.
3. Boulder County
Rounding out the top three, Boulder County earned third place overall in the Colorado program. The organization employs 2,279 people.
Congratulations to All of Our Winners This Year!
Below are the winners in alphabetical order from the 2026 awards program.
100 to 499 Employees
Mesa Labs – 344 Employees
500 to 1,499 Employees
Henderson Engineers – 1,060 Employees
Smarsh – 573 Employees
1,500 to 4,999 Employees
Boulder County – 2,279 Employees (3rd Overall Winner)
Gilbane, Inc. – 3,300 Employees
Higginbotham – 3,917 Employees
Philadelphia Insurance Companies – 2,148 Employees
5,000+ Employees
Banner Health – 64,000 Employees
Burns & McDonnell – 10,974 Employees
CBIZ – 9,549 Employees
Children's Hospital Colorado – 9,900 Employees
Empower – 9,730 Employees
Genuine McCarthy Enterprises – 8,658 Employees (2nd Overall Winner)
JE Dunn Construction – 5,715 Employees
Shamrock Foods Company – 5,869 Employees (1st Overall Winner)
Terracon Consultants, Inc. – 8,167 Employees
Celebrating Colorado's Healthiest Employers
This year's honorees represent organizations of varying sizes, industries, and workforce populations, demonstrating the broad commitment to employee well-being across Colorado.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado winners on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and their place among this year's Healthiest Employers honorees.
