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Presented by Alaska Children’s Trust Celebrate workplaces that help families thrive.
Help us recognize local organizations that go above and beyond to support employees, families, and a strong Interior Alaska workforce.
Open to any Fairbanks-area business or organization. Chamber membership is not required. Nominations must be submitted by an employee of the organization being nominated.Submit a NominationEvent Date Family Friendly Workplace Awards Luncheon
August 18, 2026Nomination Deadline July 31, 2026Presented By Alaska Children’s TrustAbout the AwardsRecognizing family-first leadership in the workplace
Join us in celebrating organizations that go above and beyond to support employees and their families. The Family-Friendly Workplace Awards Luncheon honors companies that foster inclusive, supportive, and flexible work environments where families thrive.
This inspiring event brings together business leaders, HR professionals, and community advocates to recognize best practices in work-life balance, parental leave, childcare support, and overall employee wellness. Enjoy lunch, connect with like-minded professionals, and be inspired by stories of innovation and impact in the workplace.
2025 Award Winners
Hall of RecognitionPast Award Recipients
2024
Farthest North Girl Scouts; Golden Heart Waste Management; Interior Regional Housing Authority
2023
FAST Planning; FNSB Rural Services Department; Hydro Tech Alaska; Lifewater Engineering; RCPC; Shannon & Wilson; State of Alaska Vocational Rehabilitation; Thrivalaska; UAF Community & Technical College
2019
Access Alaska; Equipment Source Inc.; Ivory Jack's; LifeMed Alaska; Helping Alaska; UAF Nanook Recreation; UAF Office of the Bursar
2018
Bread Line; Fairbanks Montessori School; FNSB Risk Management; Ivory Jack's; Pike's Waterfront Lodge; RCPC; UAF Museum of the North
2017
Doyon, Limited; North Star Ballet; Presbyterian Hospitality House; The Woodway; UAF Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School; U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright Plans, Analysis & Integration Office
2016
Alaska Oral & Facial Surgery Center; Gene's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; North Pole Police Department; Thrivalaska; UA College Savings Plan
2015
Comic Shop; Fairbanks Native Association; Great Northwest; LifeMed Alaska; North Pole Police Department; Tanana Valley Watershed Association; UA Museum of the North
2014
Denali Surgical; Fairbanks District Attorney's Office; Fairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali Center; PDC
2013
Kohler, Schmitt & Hutchison, PC; Northern Alaska Environmental Center; Thrivalaska; UAF Development Office; UAF School of Education; Warbelow's Air Ventures
2012
Alaska Center for Children & Adults; Alaska USA FCU; Kohler, Schmitt & Hutchison, PC; North Haven Communities; North Pole Veterinary Hospital; Northern Alaska Environmental Center; Ryan Middle School; UAF College of Rural & Community Development
2011
Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center; GCI; Golden Valley Electric Association; Satterberg Law Office; UAF Advancement
2010
Alaska Center for Children & Adults; Credit Union 1; Denali State Bank; UAF Center for Research Services; Wilson & Wilson CPA
2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fairbanks; Credit Union 1; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Wilson & Wilson CPA; State of Alaska Office of Children's Services; UAF Career Services
2008
Ben Lomand; Fairbanks Resource Agency; Northern Business Systems; Resource Center for Parents and Children; Yukon-Koyukuk School District
2007
Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fairbanks; Fairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali Center; Guardian Flight; Merdes & Merdes, PC; UAF Geophysical Institute; UAF Community and Technical College
2006
Alaska Center for Children & Adults; Alaska Tent & Tarp; Dr. Todd Wentz; Fairbanks Resource Agency; Guardian Flight; New Northwest Broadcasters; Regency Fairbanks Hotel; Talkabout; Tanana Valley State Fair Association; U.S. Army EEO Office; U.S. Army Lodging
2005
Adult Learning Programs of Alaska; Alaska Legal Services; Century 21 Gold Rush; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Information Insights; Northern Lights Educare; UAF Community and Technical College
2004
Design Alaska; FNA Early Head Start/Head Start Program; JL Properties; MAC FCU; Play N Learn Head Start; Presbyterian Hospitality House
2003
Alaska Center for Children & Adults; Design Alaska; Fairbanks Billing Services; Fairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali Center; Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; Golden Valley Electric Association; Resource Center for Parents and Children; State of Alaska Public Assistance Office; The Alaska Club - Fairbanks
Know a family-friendly workplace?
Submit a nomination by July 31, 2026 and help us recognize employers making a meaningful difference for employees and families in Interior Alaska. Award recipients will be recognized at the Family Friendly Workplace Awards Luncheon on August 18, 2026.
Submit a Nomination