09/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2026 12:04
AKRON, Ohio, September 29, 2026 - Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) has been recognized as one of the power industry's Best Places to Work by POWER Magazine, a leading publication serving the global power generation sector. The POWER Best Places to Work award - which was presented during a ceremony at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 - celebrates organizations that foster positive workplace experiences, support employee engagement and create environments where employees can thrive.
The recognition reflects B&W's ongoing commitment to building a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, safety, innovation and mutual respect. As a company with 160 years of leadership in energy and environmental technologies, B&W believes its people are the foundation of its success and remains focused on providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, grow and make an impact.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and perspectives of our employees," said Gillianne Hetrick, B&W Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations. "Our team members bring exceptional talent, commitment and professionalism to work every day, and they are the reason B&W continues to succeed. We are honored to be recognized by POWER Magazine and grateful to our employees for helping create a workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability and shared purpose."
"We remain committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where individuals and teams can do their best work," Hetrick said. "This honor belongs to all of our employees, and we are excited to build on this success together."
The Best Places to Work recognition follows employee feedback gathered as part of the award program. Participants highlighted the strong working relationships, collaborative environment, workplace flexibility and meaningful work that contribute to B&W's culture. The feedback also provides valuable insights that will help guide the company's continued efforts to enhance the employee experience and support long-term success.