Award FAQs
The Best Employers Award: Excellence in Healthcare Value application is open each year between September - November.
The 2027 online application will open September 1, 2026, and close Friday, November 13, 2026.
When the application period opens, interested parties can complete an online form to request an application link. First-time applicants must create a SurveyMonkey account to complete the application.
Business Group on Health member companies and non-member companies are eligible to apply.
For non-members, there is a $500 application fee. For more information, contact us at [email protected]
- Inclusion in Business Group on Health press release
- Listing on Business Group on Health website for one year
- Recognition at the Best Employers Awards ceremony at Business Group on Health Annual Conference
- Commemorative poster
- Discounted rate for Business Group on Health Annual Conference
- Media kit that includes a template press release and template social media posts; digital award seal for promotional use
Each application is reviewed by Business Group on Health subject matter experts and senior leaders.
The application is relatively short with a mix of multiple choice and open-ended prompts. The application typically takes 5 – 8 hours to complete.
Best Employers Award: Excellence in Healthcare Value spotlights employers excelling in value-based healthcare delivery and cost management. The application for this award includes a mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions.
Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being honors organizations with a comprehensive, holistic approach to employee health and well-being beyond healthcare benefits. The application for this award is lengthier and also includes a mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions.
Each award celebrates your organization for leadership and innovation in advancing employee health, while recognizing a distinct area of excellence within the broader spectrum of workforce health strategy.