Northwest Financial Corp Earns Prestigious 2026 The Des Moines Register Top Workplaces Award

September 30, 2026 - Northwest Financial Corp is pleased to announce it has been named a 2026 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces award winner. This distinction celebrates organizations that prioritize creating outstanding workplace cultures centered around employee well-being, engagement, and respect.

The selection process relied on confidential employee surveys conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology firm behind the Top Workplaces program. Employee responses to workplace experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few-are used to determine winners.

"Receiving a Des Moines Register Top Workplaces award signals an organization's commitment to a people-first culture," shared Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This honor, based on genuine employee feedback, shows that employees trust their leadership and believe in the organization's direction. It's a mark of credibility that resonates with job seekers and customers alike."

Greg Post, President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corp, commented, "It's extremely rewarding to be recognized again with this award. Our talented team is at the heart of our success, and this achievement reflects their dedication and professionalism. We remain committed to investing in our people, fostering a culture that encourages innovation and growth, and providing a workplace where top talent can thrive. This recognition motivates us to continue strengthening our organization for both employees and customers."

Northwest Financial Corp extends its gratitude to its employees for making the organization a Top Workplace and to customers for their continued trust and support.

Northwest Bank is a $3.0 billion community bank that offers a full line of business, agricultural, mortgage, consumer deposit and lending services as well as wealth management services. Northwest Bank has offices located in Afton, Algona, Ames, Ankeny, Arnolds Park, Creston, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Milford, Shenandoah, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, West Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha and La Vista, Nebraska. Mortgage Loan Office in Sioux Falls, SD. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.