VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program has an 18-year history of surveying more than 27 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across more than 70,000 organizations.
“This recognition reflects the strong sense of connection and purpose our team members experience at Chartway,” said Rebecca Riordan, chief people & culture officer at Chartway Credit Union. “The Chartway team shapes our culture every day, and being named a USA Today Top Workplace based entirely on their feedback demonstrates our commitment to a workplace of belonging where individuals feel heard, supported, and inspired to do their best work.”
“Earning a USA Today Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition card. It’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
Top Workplaces USA honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
In addition to the 2026 Top Workplaces USA award, Chartway received several Top Workplaces awards in 2025 including the Inside Business Top Workplaces Award for Hampton Roads for the seventh consecutive year and a sixth consecutive Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces Award in Utah, and a Top Workplaces Industry Award for Financial Services for the fifth time. The credit union also earned Top Workplaces Cultural Excellence Awards in the fall and spring, recognizing excellence in innovation and appreciation.
