The National Association for Business Resources 2015 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® award program annually recognizes the most influential, trend setting companies regionally and across the U.S.

Bell's Brewery, Inc. is now among the distinguished companies to be honored with this award in West Michigan.

“While we do make great beer – it’s our extremely talented and passionate family that is at the heart of that great beer,” said Carrie Overton, Director of Human Resources at Bell’s Brewery.

The competition identifies and honors companies who display a commitment to excellence in their Human Resource practices and employee development.  

An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories. They include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business.

“We are honored to recognize the efforts of this year’s 'Best and Brightest' companies. These companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and Best Practices in human resource management. This award has become a designation sought after by hundreds of West Michigan area companies and is a powerful recruitment tool in the drive to attract and retain exceptional employees,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of MBPA in a press release.

An award ceremony, honoring this year’s recipients and awarding this year’s new elite awards, will be held in Grand Rapids in May. See a complete list of this years' winners.