TrueNorth named a 2026 Top Workplace, recognized for innovation

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (June 2026) – TrueNorth Companies, L.C. announced today that it has been recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, marking its fifth consecutive year earning national and industry Top Workplace recognition since first appearing on the list in 2022. In addition, TrueNorth was honored with a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for Innovation, spotlighting the firm’s commitment to creative thinking, continuous improvement and forward-looking solutions. The firm was also recognized for its commitment to employee appreciation, well-being and professional development.

The Top Workplaces award celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, tens of thousands of organizations nationwide were invited to participate. Honorees are selected solely based on confidential employee feedback collected through a survey administered by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program. Results are determined by colleague responses to key workplace experience themes shown to drive engagement, performance and retention.

“As we celebrate 25 years of growth and value creation, it’s especially meaningful to be recognized for innovation,” said Jason Smith, TrueNorth CEO. “This award reflects a culture that continues to evolve, driven by our colleagues and focused on creating lasting value for our clients and the communities we serve.”

The Culture Excellence Award for Innovation recognizes organizations that encourage new ideas, invest in continuous learning and create environments where colleagues are empowered to improve processes, develop solutions and drive progress across the business.

TrueNorth has earned consistent national recognition as a USA TODAY Top Workplace since 2022, reflecting its long-term investment in colleague experience, leadership development and values-driven culture designed to perpetuate from within. As a closely held, privately owned organization, TrueNorth remains focused on cultivating a workplace where colleagues can grow meaningful careers while advancing the firm’s purpose of creating value for clients, colleagues and communities.

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About TrueNorth

TrueNorth® Companies, L.C. is a risk management and insurance brokerage firm focused on creating value for our clients, colleagues and communities. The organization is designed to maintain its closely held and privately held business model supported by an organic growth and internal perpetuation strategy. TrueNorth is headquartered in the Midwest with offices in Iowa, Illinois and Colorado and colleagues located in over 20 states across the nation. Learn more at truenorthcompanies.com.

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together™. Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into actionable insights and credible employer recognition through the Top Workplaces program. Backed by years of culture research and millions of survey responses, Energage delivers one of the most reliable benchmarks for workplace excellence.