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American Council on Exercise Named a 2024 Winner of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation

Posted: Jan 14, 2025 in ACE Press Releases

San Diego, Calif., January 21, 2025 — The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been recognized as a 2024 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, an honor celebrating organizations with outstanding employment practices and a strong commitment to their employees' well-being.

“Only about 1 in 10 applicants received this prestigious recognition, and ACE is thrilled to be part of this elite group,” said Amanda Cass, ACE Chief Operating Officer. “We take great pride in fostering a supportive and healthy workplace that prioritizes work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits for all our team members.”

An independent research firm evaluated the winning companies based on several key criteria, comparing them against other nationally recognized organizations. Assessment categories included Leadership, Strategy, and Company Performance; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; Recruitment and Selection; and Work-Life Balance. 

“These exceptional companies are dedicated to creating meaningful cultural impact,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) and the Best and Brightest Programs. “By placing employees at the forefront, they have set themselves apart as a powerful community of top-tier leaders.”

The NABR hosts various recognition programs to honor excellence in workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These include Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, and Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams, presented both regionally and nationally. Categories evaluated in the program span Compensation and Benefits; Wellness and Well-being Solutions; Employee Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Community Initiatives; and more.

This recognition reflects ACE’s dedication to cultivating an environment where employees thrive personally and professionally, reinforcing its reputation as a leading workplace. Since 2018, ACE has received local recognition for being among the Best and Brightest to Work For and In Wellness in the San Diego Metropolitan region.

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About the American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and around the world.? 

With more than 90,000 highly respected certified health coaches and exercise professionals, ACE Certified Professionals are on the ground daily helping people move, stay active and make lasting lifestyle behavior changes to build healthier communities. 

Headquartered in San Diego, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends. Learn more at?acefitness.org. ? 

 

About the National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Programs

The National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally.