Craig Hospital Named Winner of 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces and Denver Post Top Workplaces

ENGLEWOOD, COLO. – May 27, 2026 – Craig Hospital, a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation and research hospital for individuals who have sustained a spinal cord and/or brain injury, is proud to announce that it has been named a winner of the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces and Denver Post Top Workplaces.

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, indicators of high performance. 

This year marks the fifth time Craig Hospital has been awarded a USA TODAY Top Workplaces honor since 2021. The award recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations from across the U.S. were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. 

This year is also the 11th time Craig Hospital has been awarded a Denver Post Top Workplaces honor since 2012. Craig ranked #29 out of the 49 best companies to work for in Colorado that were recognized in the Largest Company category this year.  

“We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. It reflects the commitment our staff demonstrate every day to each other and to our patients,” Craig Hospital Vice President of People and Culture and CHRO Amie Staudenmaier said. “We focus on creating an environment where people feel supported and valued, because we know that’s what allows them to do their best work and truly make a difference.”

 As an independent, not-for-profit neurorehabilitation hospital, Craig Hospital’s people-first culture is centered around exceptional care for our patients, their families and our staff, and everyone has a critical role to play at Craig in caring for our community. Exceptional outcomes start at an exceptional place. It starts with our teams, and it takes all of us together. Learn more about Craig culture and benefits at craighospital.org/careers. 

ABOUT CRAIG HOSPITAL
Craig Hospital is a nationally recognized neurorehabilitation hospital and research center specialized in the care of individuals who have sustained a spinal cord and/or a brain injury. Located in Englewood, Colo., Craig Hospital is a 93-bed, independent, not-for-profit care facility providing a comprehensive system of inpatient and outpatient medical care, neurorehabilitation, and long-term follow-up services. Half of Craig’s patients come from outside of Colorado. Craig has been ranked as a Best Hospital for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 36 consecutive years. Craig received the NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality® 10 times since 2009 for the highest quality outcomes in nursing care in a rehabilitation facility. Craig also received its fifth consecutive recognition for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® in 2025, ensuring Magnet designation until 2030. Through anonymous Energage surveys, Craig’s employees have named the Hospital a winner of Denver Post Top Workplaces 11 times since 2012 and USA TODAY Top Workplaces five times since 2021. For more information, visit craighospital.org. 

ABOUT ENERGAGE
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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